Psalms 23:1-6 (ESV) 1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Psalm 34:10 (NLT) — 10 Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the LORD will lack no good thing.

Psalm 84:11 (NLT) — 11 For the LORD God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.

Three Scenes:

1. The field - "I'm CARED for."

1. "He makes me lie down in green pastures" - My physical needs are met
2. "He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul." - My spiritual needs are met
3. "He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake." - My directional needs are met.

2. The valley - "I'm COVERED."

1. "I will fear no evil, for you are with me."
   1. I will not fear! 
   2. No evil - Absolutely nothing! 
2. "Your rod and your staff, they comfort me." 
   1. The rod was used for protection.
   2. The staff was used for guidance and correction.

3. The banquet - "I'm CROWNED."

1. "A table in the presence of my enemies" 
   1. A table is a place of friendship, joy, and conversation.
   2. A table is supposed to be a relaxed environment.
2. An anointed head.
3. An overflowing cup.