What a powerful beginning to Psalm 23. The Lord is indeed our shepherd; one who will always guide us.
What about the next part of this psalm? What does ‘I shall not want’ mean? I believe we often overthink the meaning of words, as well as the person who spoke the words with intent. I did a small amount of research and found that King David was the one who wrote Psalm 23. Did you know that?
I believe ‘shall not want’ means that we trust that God will always provide what we truly need. He will guide us, protect us, and sustain us. It may not be the use for the word “want” as many people see it today. (They want a new car, a bigger house, a better job.)
God is (and always will be) all that we could ever want in our lives!
Trust in Him and go where He guides you!