Psalm 23:3.
Although sheep are not marked in the same way as cattle, they do have the mark of their owner along with other helpful information that identifies them.
God’s sheep also have the name of their shepherd. We are God’s beloved sheep, and He gives us the best care “for His name’s sake.” His reputation is reflected in all the ways He cares for us.
What is our shepherd God known for? As God reveals Himself through His Word, we learn that He is powerful and wise, loving and all-knowing, faithful and good, kind and just, loving and trustworthy.
God works for the good of those He loves. All of these qualities and more are demonstrated in the way God cares for His sheep.
Our shepherd doesn’t want anyone to wonder if he is a fickle or erratic caregiver. His reputation for consistent and consistent care for the sheep is important because he wants other sheep to join his flock. The care received in his fold is unmatched.
Although the wayward sheep are tempted by high self-confidence or by relying on worldly things such as money, status, or power to help them, the shepherding God wants them to know that his care is best because he knows their needs best and meets them without fail.
The psalmist’s statement here is a statement of faith because nothing in the shepherd’s behavior contradicts this truth.”
God Bless. Amen.