Title: God the Shepherd / Psalm 23:
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Of all the psalms, Psalm 23 is the best known.
God's best personal relationship with His people
This is Psalm 23.
The poet boldly asserts that Jehovah is my shepherd.
If there is anything I can say from my personal experience
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This is truly an amazing confession of faith.
Last year, I preached the words of Psalm 23.
At that time, I spoke about the characteristics of sheep.
I have no intention of repeating those words again at this time today.
But we can all appreciate the beauty of this amazing confession of faith.
The poet's words that I should know and that I am not lacking in doing so
Confession should be my confession.
The wilderness of Palestine is by no means a fertile pasture.
Most of it is a rocky field, and for a desert person, in such a difficult environment,
Raising livestock so that there is no shortage is a great shepherd's work.
Without it, it is impossible.
The sheep raised by a lazy shepherd without love and consideration are pitiful.
But the lack of lack means that the shepherd who raises him is faithful.
say that
Jehovah is a good shepherd who guides me so that I do not lack.
So it is a difficult environment, but find green grass and rest,
He leads you to calm waters in an environment where it is difficult to find a well.
The world we live in is like a wilderness.
If the Lord is my shepherd in a world like the wilderness, conversely
If I become the sheep of Jehovah's pasture, I lack nothing.
The beast of the sheep is full of weaknesses.
They have short legs, no offensive weapons, and no defenses.
I can't even be blunt.
So easily lost, sometimes stumbled, and easily
becomes food.
But as long as you have a good shepherd, you are safe.
The amount is arbitrary.
Destroying the ranch, getting sick, falling into a pit, going anywhere
or go away.
The way of sin, the way of the self, the human being who seeks the desires and satisfactions of the flesh.
So much suffering, but a thoughtful and attentive shepherd
Counting from time to time, looking for stray sheep, leading them to grassy places
do.
The Lord always seeks me, guides me, helps me, and leads me on the right path.
We experience giving back.
revive my soul and lead me in the path of righteousness for the sake of his name
is also
When we fall down from exhaustion on our path of life, the Lord heals us.
For the sake of his name's sake, resurrect me from the dead,
He guides you on the straight and bright path.
Many people pass through the valley of the shadow of death.
Life has mountains and valleys.
Ascends to highlands through ridges, but also through valleys
Climb to the highlands.
If sheep go that way for grass, so is life.
is.
The same is true of the path of faith.
God also leads us through the path of the valley, the age of grace and the height of blessing.
leads you to
But the important thing is to be afraid when you go through the valley of such a life
that you don't have to.
If the Lord is my shepherd, I have no fear of harm.
For your rod and your staff comfort me.
The assurance that we will escape the valley of the shadow of death on our path of life
No, you don't promise not to walk that road, but if
The promise that the Lord will be with us as we walk that path
There is.
For us, it is a promise, but for David, it is a confession of faith through experience.
In particular, the Lord promises to protect us with a staff and a staff.
He does.
The staff symbolizes discipline, and the rod symbolizes help.
Coming out is meaningful.
He who desires God's help must first submit to his admonitions.
because it tells you
There is no water in high places.
There is water in the valley.
When we go down the same path as the deep valley in our lives, we learn life lessons.
You can get it.
But when and how to get out of the valley of shadow
I am afraid, because I have a staff and a staff to guide me.
There is no need to worry about this either.
Now in verses 5 and 6, the scene changes drastically.
You are no longer outside the door, but inside the door.
Not the sheep in the pen, but the guests invited to the banquet.
There are three things God has prepared for us.
The table and the anointing of our heads, and our cups overflowing.
The table prepared in front of me is rich, and my hair is scented with oil.
It vibrates, and my cup overflows.
But this feast was given in front of the enemy.
In other words, our enemies can't harm us.
situation to be aware of.
Saints!
How amazing is this?
Not only can our enemies take away our reward,
We will enjoy the feast of the Lord, and they will eat the food we enjoy.
It cannot be stolen.
Therefore, we do not have to fear our enemies.
We fear being harmed in our lives, but rather than
It is far more beneficial to note how the Lord leads me.
you will have to realize that
Our problem is how do we follow the Lord our shepherd
It's not about how to avoid temptation and tribulation.
There is an important fact.
This protection and guidance is not a one-time thing, but for all days of your life.
And the fact that it will go on forever.
Hallelujah!