We worked verse by verse through Psalm 23 during our most recent series, and made our way through verse 3. There has been so much to dive into! There are more verses in this chapter that we didn’t cover over the weekend, so we’ve put together a bonus episode for you this week!
Let’s talk about Psalm 23:4-6 Catch up on the entire Psalm 23 sermon series from our YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAYU8tP-3OqjJokNZNGTS9VnYtKqE445K
What has stood out to you throughout this series? Special guest, one of our Dream Teamers — Melissa Gott Verse 4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4 NIV
You only go to a mountaintop for a short time. The majority of time in life is spent in the valley.
We were never designed to live on the mountaintop. In the valley we find nourishment. What does the rod and staff represent?
Rod — protection, fends off predators The rod is a weapon used in close combat with an animal. He can also throw it when a dangerous animal was in the near distance to fend off the predators.
Staff — direction and correction, nudge and draw sheep back onto the right path, rescue from danger It brings us to safety!
“We can hate the storm, or we can grow through the storm.” -TJ McCormick
One of the greatest things you can do is plant yourself in the house of God and be surrounded by protection!
The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People by Kevin Leman and William Pentak https://www.amazon.com/Way-Shepherd-Ancient-Managing-Productive/dp/0310250978/ref=nodl_
Get comfortable being uncomfortable in the Christian life.
“because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.”
Proverbs 3:12 NIV
Verse 5
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Psalms 23:5 NIV
David wrote this at the end of his life. Samuel came to his town, a feast was thrown for him. 1 Samuel 16
David fights Goliath 1 Samuel 17
ANOINT in Hebrew: fatten, make healthy, make fresh
David’s purpose and confidence is secure in the Lord.
Growth and maturing is taking place. Focus on the feast before you, rather than the enemy.
The blessing and hope before you.
Verse 6
“Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Psalms 23:6 NIV “Surely” is a confident word because their is strength and maturity in the relationship.
Verses 2-6 are promises that God gives you when you have God as the Good Shepherd in your life. God dwelling with us now, and for eternity. Where are you, God? Know and notice God, especially when you are feeling far from Him or in the midst of a trial or struggle.
A Shepherd’s Look at Psalm 23 https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Looks-Psalm-23/dp/0310274419/ref=nodl_
The Promise Bible: All of God's promises highlighted for you https://www.amazon.com/dp/0842354379/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_DT5GS6C40N7ZJX10JQ2D Next weekend our new series, “Voices” begins!
