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Goodness and Mercy Follow After Me
Psalm 23:6, “Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” As presented in prior posts on this blog Psalm 23 expresses the comfort, protection, and provision of God. He is our Shepherd. Verse 6 is a declaration of faith […]
Anointed and Chosen
In ancient days, oil was used to honor guests, to consecrate kings and priests, and to signify joy and abundance. You can see in some scriptures, anointing the head with oil symbolized being chosen, renewed, and set apart. A good example is when Samuel anointed David, and the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon […]
Overflowing Blessings in the Presence of Opposition
Psalm 23 [1] The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. [2] He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, [3] he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. [4] Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no […]
Guidance and Protection in the Valley
Psalm 23 [1] The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. [2] He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, [3] he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. [4] Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no […]
Fearless in the Valley
Psalm 23 [1] The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. [2] He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, [3] he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. [4] Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no […]
Pursue the Righteous Path
“The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.“ Pursuing Righteousness Psalm 23:3 (NASB) “He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of […]
Hope for Your Soul
“The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.“ Psalm 23:3 (NASB) “He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For […]
Quiet Lifegiving Waters
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. What we know about water is that it is paramount for a sheep’s survival. As stated in a previous post, sheep have an innate skittishness and could exhibit instinctive fear of running […]
Fearless Bed of Comfort
Psalm 23 is one of the most universally recognized passages in the Scriptures. It is cherished for offering profound comfort and hope. The Psalmist, believed to be David, conveys utter confidence and unwavering conviction in God’s protection. David depicts his circumstance as having provision amid adversity (reference Psalm 22). The Lord is my Shepherd, I […]
The “I Shall Not Want” Life
Lack is essentially a scarcity mindset. The focus is typically on what you do not have. It is rooted in fear, self-reliance, comparison, and distrust as a result of anxiety, envy, hoarding, perpetual dissatisfaction, and feeling empty. Of which, the basis is from the world’s narrative, and system of disconnection from the Shepherd. Prosperity is […]
Sufficiency Over Scarcity with the Lord, My Shepherd
Seems ironic but it has been said that ancient near Eastern kings would call themselves Shepherds of their people. The writing of Psalm 23 has been attributed to David who was a king, understood God as King of kings, and addressed Jehovah as his Shepherd. Incidentally, David had no lack. He had sufficient provision to […]
In the Shadow of the Almighty
We must strive to demonstrate faith over fear while observing the Most High as our dwelling place. When we trust God and His sovereignty, we shift our focus from circumstances to His Power. Divine shelter and refuge in God invites our active and engaging participation. Like David facing Goliath, we declare, “The Lord who rescued […]
Refuge in God’s Divine Protection
Uncertainties. Global crises. Personal struggles. Sounds familiar, right? These are moments in life that can stoke fears to threaten and overwhelm us. However, God’s protection offers profound comfort. But what does it truly mean to be “protected” by God? Let’s explore the promise of God’s safeguarding presence. Scripture repeatedly affirms God as our protector. It […]
Living the Protected Life
Understanding that God has a hedge around us should fill us with peace and confidence. However, it’s important to remember that this protection doesn’t mean we’ll never face difficulties. Instead, God is with us in the midst of trials and tribulation, working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28). Even when we can’t see […]
God’s Protective Hedge
It’s comforting to know that we are not left to navigate life alone and we can move forward in faith with our Guardian and Protector. As believers, we have the assurance that God’s protection surrounds us like a hedge, shielding us from harm and guiding us through every season. Psalm 139:5 and Psalm 34:7 reminds […]