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Psalm 23:6
As David brings his song of the sheep to a close, having reflected on the Lord sfaithful care throughout his life, he then considers his future.
Verse six
In his book,
The Shepherd Psalm, F. B. Meyer refers to goodness and loving kindness as our celestial escort. Another commentator suggests that these are God s sheepdogs, ever near His flock, ever nipping at our heels, always available. Perhaps that is a fitting analogy, especially when we consider that they follow us. Because we are prone to wander, prone to leave the God we love, He sends His faithful companions out after us goodness and mercy kindness and loving kindness. Our Lord deals with us so kindly, so graciously. What a difference between God and man! Let man go on a search for a wayward soul and there is often bitterness and revenge and impatience in his steps, especially if the search is lengthy. But with God, there is goodness and lovingkindness.