began to revive my oppressed spirit. Even more invigorating was the later experience of washing my face in the cool water of that pool and relaxing in the grass with the shepherd. Withdrawing from the clamor of a sinful world to the serenity produced by meditation in Psalm 23:2 provides the same sense of refreshment and revival of spirit. David, who penned the words of this lovely psalm, knew well what green pastures meant to the flock at the end of a long journey. But more significantly, he was