Psalm 23 Should not be reserved for funerals, it should be memorized by all and seen as a go to in times of trouble or times of depression. Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. David is talking to three people: himself first, others second, and then God.
Talking to himself in verse 1:
The LORD is my shepherd;
Is the Lord my shepherd? Do I treat Him like me shepherd? Do I listen to Him?
#747 – Jesus Is Lord
Songs make us say things, do we really believe it?
I shall not want.
Matthew 6; 1 Timothy 6:6-10
#368 – All To Jesus I Surrender
Have I surrender all my wants? Am I satisfied with my needs?
Talking to Others in Verse 2:
He makes me to lie down in green pastures
Matthew 11:28-30; John 8:31-32
#736 Seek Ye First
John 10 - My sheep hear My voice
He leads me beside the quiet waters.
John 4:13-14; Mark 2 Provider? – John 2 - water to wine – new wineskin, get rid of old thinking
#185 He Leadeth Me
He restoreth my soul
Colossians 3:10
#446 Precious Lord
He guides me in (to?) the paths of righteousness, for His name’s sake.
#201 Each Step I Take
To God
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For Thou are with me
John 10:27-28
#319 I Don’t Know About Tomorrow
Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.
Rod – Hebrews12:5-8; Staff – Matthew 5:3
# 315 How precious is the book divine
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies
1 Corinthians 11:26
Where can you find true Christians? Sunday AM
The table is the church, the body of Christ.
#134 Oft We Come Together
You anoint my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
Ephesians 1:7-8
Lavished – His blood
#392 When Upon Life’s Billows
To Self
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, all the days of my life;
#215 All The Way
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD - Forever.
1 John 5:13; Revelation 3:12
#512 I’ll Fly Away
Psalm 23
Use it in times of trouble and times of joy, it is written to give encouragement to press on and remember who we are and what we are all about. He knows what we need, feeds us the best, satisfies our thirst, when we need, how to get there. He knows what we struggle with and how teaches us how to rise above our fears Created the church for our companionship while He is absent in body and assures us eternal reward.
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