Trusting the Shepherd - Insights from Psalm 23

by Haddon W. Robinson

Even before the Christian era, Psalm 23, with timeless words of compassion, hope, and encouragement, was a source of comfort during times of trouble.

Yet the words, “I shall not want,” remain an ever-present challenge for modern believers.

“Trusting the Shepherd may seem easy,” says author Haddon Robinson, “but anyone who tries it finds that life makes it hard to do.”

Haddon Robinson’s Trusting the Shepherd will help you look at your relationship with God in a deeper, more intimate way.

Genres: Christian

128 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Haddon W. Robinson (PhD, University of Illinois) was the Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching and senior director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. He authored numerous books, including It's All in How You Tell It and Making a Difference in Preaching.

Reviews

[James Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Encouraging & Uplifting
This book is not an in-depth commentary. Instead, it is more of a devotional. However, it is a good one. Robinson will help you see and experience this familiar psalm in a fresh, new way that will continue long after you have finished reading. You will dig into the Bible, reflect on your own experiences, and appreciate the heart of your Shepherd. Most of all, you will understand that you can trust the Shepherd's goodness throughout each season of your life.

[Helen Sanford · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderfully written--

[Susan Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick read but full of insights from Psalm 23. I enjoyed it and learned somethings that helped to clarify this passage of scripture.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Trusting the Shepherd" is a devotional study of Psalm 23 that is 13 sections/chapters long. Each short devotional (about 6 pages long) gave background information to the verse to help us understand how the original audience would have understood the words and then tied that into our walk with God today. The author pointed out some things that I've found to be very true but I don't hear talked about by preachers or in books, and I appreciated that. I'd highly recommend using this as a devotional.

[CM · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very insightful in my study of the 23rd Psalm!

[Alex Koch · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Great Shepherd

How blessed is one when he or she knows The Great Shepherd (Heb.13:20); this little book will help you comprehend some of the blessings.

Yours in Christ,

Alex