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
The Lord is my shepherd… (Psalm 23:1). Psalm 23 One of the most memed passages in the Bible. I’ve seen it quoted on bumper stickers, wall plaques, desk calendars, Christian bookstore Jesus pictures– even a tattoo. What could I possibly … Continue reading
…forever (Psalm 23:6). For all the tomorrows that will ever be Until the end of time and then past that So far in the future that all moments up to now will seem like a blip That’s forever. No, that’s … Continue reading
…and I will dwell in the house of the Lord… (Psalm 23:6). Don’t let this part go by too fast. I’ve read or heard this Psalm so many times that the end often goes by like movie credits. I see … Continue reading
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life…(Psalm 23:6) I need to know that God is good. I need to know that God is merciful. I need to know that those qualities will always be … Continue reading
…my cup overflows(Psalm 23:5). Not just what I need. More Eversomuch more Overflowing abbondanza So, we’re clearly not talking about my bank account here. Instead, perhaps, we’re talking about greater things. Things like my heart My soul My spirit If … Continue reading
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
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