“Even through I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4
they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4
The 23rd Psalm, what a beautiful and treasured passage which reminds us that as our Shepherd, God loves and cares for each one of us! We are also reminded of the relational aspect of our walk with God, and when temptations and life’s circumstances face us, we can turn to the One who is ever present and who loves unconditionally. Awhile back, I received from a friend, a wonderful way to read through and understand the Lord’s Prayer. As we cross the threshold of another year, keep these truths from God’s word near and dear to your heart. No matter what’s ahead, the One who promises these truths will never change!
“The Lord is my Shepherd…THAT’S RELATIONSHIP!
I shall not want…THAT’S SUPPLY!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures…THAT’S REST!
He leadeth me beside still waters…THAT’S REFRESHMENT!
He restoreth my soul…THAT’S HEALING!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness…THAT’S GUIDANCE!
For His name sake…THAT’S PURPOSE!
Yea, though I walk though the valley of the shadow of death…THAT’S CHALLENGE!
I will fear no evil…THAT’S ASSURANCE!
For though art with me…THAT’S FAITHFULNESS!
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me…THAT’S SHELTER!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies…THAT’S HOPE!
Thou anointest my head with oil…THAT’S CONSECRATION!
My cup runneth over…THAT’S ABUNDANCE!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…THAT’S BLESSING!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord…THAT’S SECURITY!
Forever…THAT’S ETERNITY!
Happy New Year to you and yours!
Pastor MJ
1 comment:
I really like this!! I love the breakdown of the Lord's prayer!!
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