Psalm 23

Oct 9, 2016

Psalms”

Psalm 23

 

Because God is the Good Shepherd, I Can Trust That . . .

• He provides every good thing I need. (vv.1-3)

“For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor.  No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.”  Psalm 84:11

• All I need is found in all Christ

 

• He never leads me where His presence doesn’t go before me and remain. (v.4)
  • Wherever He leads, He is always with me. (Isaiah 43:2)

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me . . .” Psalm 23:4a

• I have nothing to fear in the shadow of death because Jesus Christ took the sting of death and overcame.
• I have nothing to fear because His Word and His Spirit are my comfort, my guide, and my protection.

“Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”  Psalm 23:4b

 

• Even in the most difficult circumstances I can delight in His goodness because of His grace.

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.”  Psalm 23:5

 

• He relentlessly pursues me with His goodness and steadfast love.

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life . . .” Psalm 23:6

 

• He leads me to the hope of dwelling with Him forever.

“And I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”  Psalm 23:6