Psalm 23
When Life Throws a Curveball
I received devastating news about a friend this morning …
before I even opened my Bible. My heart rested in this grand old Psalm.
The
Lord is my Shepherd …that should erase all fear
I
shall not want … this should end my lusting after things God does not want me
to have
He
makes me to lie down…this should end all worry
He
leads me in the path of righteousness … this should deter me from sin
Yea though
I walk through the valley… this assures me that God is bigger than anything
that that comes into my life… He is greater than my sin, greater than my pain,
greater than my feelings
Your rod
and thy staff they comfort me … this gives me confidence that God will keep me
on the right path
You
prepare a table before me… this assures me of God’s provision
Surely goodness and mercy …. this assures me that I have a purpose, because
goodness (towb)—that which is for my
welfare – in NT lingo – that which makes me more like Jesus and mercy (hesed) … that love that never runs out
and never gives up is with me
And I will dwell (yashab)—inhabit—this gives me hope,
because the relationship and fellowship begun on earth will continue into eternity.
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