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Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that Iam God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Psalm 95:3,6,7
For the LORDis a great God, and a great King above all gods…

Deuteronomy 4:35,39
Unto thee it was shewed, that thou mightest know that the LORD heis God;there is none else beside him…

it is he

Psalm 95:6
O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.

Psalm 119:73
JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

Psalm 139:13
For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.

not we ourselves.

Psalm 12:4
Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lipsare our own: whois lord over us?

1 Corinthians 6:19,20
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghostwhich is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? …

we are his

Psalm 74:1,2
Maschil of Asaph. O God, why hast thou castus off for ever?why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture? …

Psalm 78:52
But made his own people to go forth like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.

Psalm 79:13
So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations.

It is He who made us,
This acknowledges God as the Creator, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture, beginning withGenesis 1:1. The act of creation establishes God's authority and ownership over humanity. InIsaiah 64:8, God is likened to a potter, and humans to clay, illustrating His role in shaping and forming us. This phrase also implies a personal relationship, as God intentionally created each individual.

and we are His;
This phrase signifies belonging and covenant relationship. In the ancient Near Eastern context, belonging to a deity implied protection and provision. The covenant with Israel, as seen inExodus 19:5-6, established them as God's treasured possession. This relationship is further fulfilled in the New Testament, where believers are described as God's children (John 1:12).

we are His people,
This phrase identifies the community of believers as God's chosen people. In the Old Testament, Israel was chosen to be a holy nation (Deuteronomy 7:6). In the New Testament, this extends to all who believe in Christ, as seen in1 Peter 2:9, where believers are called a "chosen people, a royal priesthood." This reflects the continuity of God's plan for a people set apart for His purposes.

and the sheep of His pasture.
This metaphor portrays God as a shepherd, a common biblical image of care and guidance.Psalm 23 famously begins with "The LORD is my shepherd," illustrating God's provision and protection. In the New Testament, Jesus identifies Himself as the Good Shepherd (John 10:11), fulfilling this imagery by laying down His life for the sheep. The pastoral setting implies a place of safety and sustenance, emphasizing God's nurturing role.

• “Know” is more than mental assent; it is personal, experiential certainty.Deuteronomy 4:35 says, “You were shown these things so that you would know that the LORD is God; there is no other besides Him”.

• The call is exclusive: He alone is God (Isaiah 45:5-6). Elijah’s showdown on Carmel ends with the people crying, “The LORD, He is God!” (1 Kings 18:39).

• Jesus echoes this inJohn 17:3, identifying eternal life with knowing “the only true God.”

• Confidence grows from relationship: we trust, worship, and obey because we know Him personally.

• Creation establishes ownership.Genesis 1:26-27 affirms we are fashioned in His image;Job 10:8 declares, “Your hands shaped and formed me.”

•Psalm 139:13-16 celebrates His intricate workmanship even in the womb.

• Because He created, He claims: “Do we not all have one Father? Did not one God create us?” (Malachi 2:10).

• Redemption reinforces that claim: “You are not your own; you were bought at a price” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

• Practical takeaways:

– Identity is settled—no need to manufacture worth.

– Purpose is derived—created beings exist for their Maker’s pleasure (Revelation 4:11).

– Stewardship follows—our bodies, talents, and time belong to Him.

• Covenant language rises here. God told Israel, “I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God” (Exodus 6:7).

•Jeremiah 31:33 promises, “I will be their God, and they will be My people,” fulfilled ultimately in Christ (Hebrews 8:10).

• Peter applies the same privilege to believers: “Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people” (1 Peter 2:10).

• Implications:

– Belonging replaces alienation (Ephesians 2:12-13).

– Responsibility emerges—His people reflect His character (Leviticus 19:2).

– Security is assured—He guards what is His (John 10:28-29).

• The shepherd imagery underscores care, guidance, and protection.Psalm 23:1 proclaims, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

•Ezekiel 34:11-16 depicts God seeking the lost, binding the injured, and strengthening the weak.

• Jesus fulfills the motif: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep” (John 10:11).

• Living as His sheep means:

– Listening for His voice (John 10:4).

– Trusting His provision (Psalm 34:9-10).

– Resting under His protection (Psalm 121:7-8).

Psalm 100:3 calls us to confident, joyful acknowledgement that Yahweh alone is God, our Creator, Owner, Covenant Lord, and Caring Shepherd. Because He made us, redeemed us, and watches over us, we respond with trust, obedience, and wholehearted praise.