Precautionary steps protect us from what can be harmful or even fatal.
Leadership provides a protection for the good of everyone. David understood this when he wrote Psalm 23.
Read through the lines of this Psalm and notice the protecting leadership of the Lord’s shepherding.
Leading indicates a shepherd’s care demonstrated in areas of safety.
Guidance in the context seems to indicate a spiritual direction.
Comfort is the result of the protective discipline needed.
Preparation completes the thought with victory over the challenges.
Leadership can provide precautions needed for the good of everyone.