The Gathering and The Gate | Selvin Cortez

Psalm 23 reveals a Shepherd who calls His people into a gathering and protects them as the gate. The Lord provides rest, renewal, and direction, and in community—through prayer, Scripture, and shared life—His care moves from concept to experience. In life’s valleys, fear is replaced by the Shepherd’s presence, whose rod and staff represent protection and loving correction often expressed through people who notice, pray, and draw us back. The Shepherd also sets a table of welcome and anoints with oil, assuring goodness and mercy until we dwell with Him forever. Jesus fulfills this psalm as the Good Shepherd and the Gate, laying down His life so we can enter His flock. Rows inspire, but circles transform, calling us to step into community and be known.

Reference Verse : Psalm 23