Lead On Good Shepherd

"Lead On Good Shepherd" by Patrick Mayberry is a beautiful song that echoes the sentiments of trust, faith, and reliance on God's guidance. It's a song that resonates with the words of David in Psalm 23:1-4, "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

The lyrics of the song and the verses from Psalm 23 share a common theme of God's unwavering guidance and protection. The song's chorus, "Lead on, Good Shepherd, I’ll follow all my days. There ain’t nothing sweeter than to watch You make a way," mirrors the Psalmist's trust in God's guidance. The song's verses also reflect the Psalmist's experiences of God's deliverance from trials and tribulations. 

The song's bridge, "Step by step, day by day, Lead me on, Lord I pray. Road gets dark, walk by faith, Lead on Good Shepherd," is a prayer for God's guidance, similar to the Psalmist's plea for God's protection and guidance through the darkest valley. The song and the Psalm both express a deep trust in God's ability to lead us through life's challenges, no matter how daunting they may seem.

The song's lyrics and the Psalm's verses remind us that God is our Good Shepherd, who guides us through life's journey. He leads us through the valleys and over the mountains, through the dark and into the light. He is our constant companion, our guide, and our protector. 

As we reflect on the song and the Psalm, let's ask ourselves: Do we trust God as our Good Shepherd? Do we believe that He can lead us through life's challenges? Are we willing to follow Him, step by step, day by day, even when the road gets dark? 

This song and Psalm invite us to reflect on our faith and trust in God. They challenge us to deepen our relationship with God, to trust Him more, and to follow Him more closely. They remind us that God is our Good Shepherd, who will never steer us wrong. So, let's trust Him, follow Him, and let Him lead us on.