“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Psalm 23:5 February 2, 2023 First of all we must picture the scene. The image of a shepherd and sheep gives way to a banquet table with a lavish array of food set before […]
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“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 February 1, 2023 A rod and a staff as comfort? How so? The rod and the staff serve to govern and rule the
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 January 31, 2023 David knew there were times when the Shepherd had to lead the sheep down dangerous paths. The “even though” implies
“He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3 January 30, 2023 Sheep are notorious for not being too smart. They have a knack for taking the wrong paths, grazing too long in one area, and generally making bad decisions. Being called a sheep is not a
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“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:2-3 January 27, 2023 Rest Stops on interstate highways are a welcome sight for weary travelers. Sheep need rest. The shepherd leads the sheep to meadows and waters to provide them with rest in the heat
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“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 January 26, 2023 We are all full of desires. But the problem is that we are like sheep. Sheep easily go astray (Isa. 53:6) and are most vulnerable when separated from the shepherd. When separated from good pasture, sheep are easily attracted to poor
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 January 25, 2023 Psalm 23 has been called “The Pearl of the Psalms.” It is a psalm for those experiencing a major upheaval in life; Children rebelling, home in turmoil, work a very hostile place, a long-standing relationship breaking up, shadows of death over
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“…and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds” Ephesians 4:23 January 24, 2023 The regenerating work of the Holy Spirit changes everything in the life of the new born Christian. A process of transformation begins to take place. The old mind, the old way of thinking according to our pre-conversion worldview, is to
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 January 23, 2023 Adam and Eve were created suddenly, supernaturally, and with the superficial appearance of age. Both
“He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3 January 20, 2023 Sheep are strange animals. One of their characteristics is they can’t tell the safe way from the one that leads to injury. King David as the experienced shepherd knew sheep. And he also knew His
