How does John 4:14 connect with Psalm 23:1 about lacking nothing? The Scripture Passages “Whoever drinks of the water I will give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.” (John 4:14) “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1) The Shared Theme: Absolute Sufficiency • Both verses deliver a promise of complete, lasting provision—Jesus speaks of water that ends thirst; David proclaims a Shepherd who removes every lack. • The phrases “will never thirst” and “shall not want” echo one another; they declare an end to need because the Lord Himself meets it. What “Water” and “Shepherd” Reveal • Water imagery in John 4:14 points to the Holy Spirit (see John 7:38-39), imparting eternal life and ongoing refreshment. • Shepherd imagery in Psalm 23 highlights God’s personal, protective guidance (cf. Ezekiel 34:11-15; John 10:11). • Together they show God not merely removing deficiencies but becoming the unending source of satisfaction. From Temporal Needs to Eternal Fulfillment • Physical thirst and material wants symbolize deeper spiritual needs. • Jesus’ “water” reaches the root of those needs—eternal life—while the Shepherd ensures every step in this life is supplied (Philippians 4:19). • The scope widens: present care (green pastures, still waters) flows into everlasting security (dwelling in the house of the LORD forever, Psalm 23:6). Practical Takeaways • Rest: Because Jesus quenches the core thirst, anxieties about “not having enough” can yield to confidence in His ongoing care (Matthew 6:31-33). • Depend: Daily fellowship with Christ is the way to drink continually from His fountain (Isaiah 55:1-3). • Overflow: As the living water becomes a “fount” within, believers become conduits of refreshment to others (John 7:37-38; Psalm 23:5). Conclusion John 4:14 and Psalm 23:1 harmonize to declare that in the Lord, all true need is met—now and forever. The Shepherd provides; the Living Water satisfies. In Him we truly lack nothing. |
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