The heart is
the greatest weapon any warrior holds because when it is connected
to God it makes one undefeatable. David, who had a heart for God,
would create some of the most beautiful symbolic themes in his
psalms by combining his faith and love of the Lord with everyday
settings that he was familiar with during his time. The symbolic
theme of
Psalm 23
identifies
Davidas both a
shepherd and sheep by creating a peaceful mood through the tranquil
settings.
Theme
Although this psalm is often recited at funerals or solemn
occasions, the original theme that David established in Psalm 23
is faith and assurance in the Lord. This is determined by the very
first line of this poem David allows the reader to see himself as a
servant of the Lord and not the great King of Israel, The Lord is
my shepherd, I lack nothing (Psalm 23:1 NIV). As David continues
Psalm 23, he starts building on the assurance of putting his full
trust into God. The use of the words made and lead explains that he
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His
metaphorical use of saying that the Lord is a shepherd, while
considering himself a sheep is very ironic because he is combining
his past life experience with the theme and settings of this psalm.
David describes the detailed work a shepherd must do to provide
security and disciple his flock by saying the Lords rod and staff
comfort me (Psalm 23:4 NIV). As a shepherd David understood the
importance of finding his lost sheep, because without the
protection of their shepherd they would have to face the world
alone. David carefully reflects this into the mood of Psalm 23,
so the reader can gain an understanding of how God will not let His
sheep stray too far. David allows the reader to gain a true sense
of feeling protected and guided because he states that Gods hands
will guide them
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