The 23rd Psalm =
is arguably the most well-known, most memorized, most beloved passage in =
all of the Scriptures. Millions of people of people have recited it =
during times of stress, despair, war, and disaster to give them strength =
and courage. People have used it during times of death, sorrow, and loss =
for a source of comfort and security. Still others read or cite the =
Psalm as a foundation for showing thankfulness and gratitude for their =
blessings.
Whatever be =
the case, this Psalm has many assurances that many people have, most =
likely, never considered or realized. Today’s version of the 23rd =
Psalm is a verse-by-verse breakdown of each verse ending with one of =
God’s promises. It is my hope and prayer that this =
“breakdown” of the 23rd Psalm will serve as a source of =
encouragement and comfort for you.
The Lord is my =
shepherd =3D RELATIONSHIP
I shall not =
want =3D SUPPLY
He makes me =
lie down in green pastures =3D REST
He leads me =
besides the quiet waters =3D REFRESHMENT
He restores my =
soul =3D HEALING
He guides me =
in the paths of righteousness =3D GUIDANCE
For His =
name’s sake =3D PURPOSE
Even though I =
walk through the valley of the shadow of death =3D =
TESTING
I will fear no =
evil =3D PROTECTION
For You are =
with me =3D FAITHFULNESS
Your rod and =
your staff they comfort me =3D DISCIPLINE
You prepare a =
table before me in the presence of mine enemies =3D =
HOPE
You anoint my =
head with oil =3D CONSECRATION
My cup runneth =
over =3D ABUNDANCE
Surely =
goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life =3D =
BLESSING
And I will =
dwell in the house of the Lord =3D SECURITY
Forever =3D =
Eternity
The Lord is an =
amazing God. His promises and love for us is everlasting and a great =
source of comfort for all of us!
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Dr Bob Griffin =
[email protected] =
www.grif.net
"Jesus =
Knows Me, This I Love!"