I’m reading a great book right now by W. Phillip Keller called A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. It was recommended to me by a man who has served as a shepherd in the church. The author lived the life as a shepherd, a real shepherd, and he knows all about sheep. His brings his real-life experience as a shepherd to write about the 23rd Psalm. It is a powerful read.
I believe it is good for us as men to read this book for two reasons:
- We can draw closer to Jesus Christ as our Shepherd when we read the perspectives on shepherds and sheep.
- We can learn more about what it means to be a shepherd of people. God used this “shepherding” concept throughout the Bible to illustrate what God is looking for in those who would lead His children.
Here is the link to Amazon where you can buy this book. I have the paperback copy, but I really like the audio version!
A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W. Phillip Keller
Psalms 23:1-6
(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.