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You anoint my head with oil… (Psalm 23:5). You will be the honored guest. In Bible times, the honored guest had oil poured on his head to signify the esteem in which he was held. Seems an odd way of … Continue reading
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You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies (Psalm 23:5). Picture it. The Lord of the Universe brings you to the table, and you realize that the party is for you! He seats you at his … Continue reading
your rod and your staff, they comfort me (Psalm 23:4). Because he is strong and bold and capable and the very personification of power I know that he can protect me. Because he is good and kind and merciful and … Continue reading
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me (Psalm 23:4). Through God doesn’t just take us to the Valley. He takes us through. And on the … Continue reading
He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake (Psalm 23:3). For his name’s sake. His Not yours Yes, he loves you and wants you to walk in righteousness because that is what’s best for you–don’t get twitchy. … Continue reading
He guides me in paths of righteousness… (Psalm 23:3). This verse is in the 1984 NIV. In the more current NIV it says, “He guides me along the right paths…” King James says, “He leadeth me in paths of righteousness…” … Continue reading
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters, he restores my soul (Psalm 23:3). And there it is. He restores our souls, Beloved. … Continue reading
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters…(Psalm 23:2). Sometimes life is all storm and rising flood and raging river and endless, driving … Continue reading
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures…(Psalm 23:2). Lie down Rest Now The verb here is makes. God makes David rest. God knows that, left to his own … Continue reading
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want (Psalm 23:1). I originally heard this Psalm in the King James, which read I shall not want. The difficulty with that is that I want. A lot Time and … Continue reading