David had a history with God. He had experienced first hand God’s faithfulness, God’s forgiveness, and God’s judgement. David had experienced rejection, disappointment, betrayal. He knew the agony of a deferred dream and the thrill of seeing that dream come to pass. David experienced the highs and lows of life. And as his life was coming to an end, David penned Psalm 23. This Psalm was not written by someone...
Psalm 23
Psalm 23 begins and ends with two amazing promises: I shall not lack. His goodness and mercy follows me. Have you ever felt as if your life is contrary to these truths? I have. I have experienced bounced checks, robbing Peter to pay Paul, debt collection. I am familiar with lack. I have been fired from jobs, had doors closed in my face, and been rejected. Where was the goodness...
Let’s Eat!
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.” Psalms 23:5 NKJV Vindication. That is my word during this season. Apparently, it was David’s as well. David was a warrior, a born fighter. But when the attacks were personal – as with his mentor, Saul and his son, Absalom – David trusted God would vindicate him. When...
Valleys and Mountains
“Yea, though 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.” Psalms 23:4 NKJV Trouble. Affliction. Loneliness. Heartache. Pain. Betrayal. Eventually all of these will knock on our door. Valleys of the shadow of death are unavoidable. A valley lies between two hills or mountains. It is typically narrow with steep...
My Unruly Soul
“He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Psalms 23:3 NKJV I don’t know about you, but when I face disappointment, when I’m given unpleasant news, I first process it in my soul. Our soul is the Hebrew Word “nephesh” and it means our emotions, appetite, desires and passions. My soul can be unruly. My soul wants to seek revenge rather reconciliation....
The Good Shepherd
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalms 23:1 NKJV David was declaring God is Jehovah Raha which means pastor, teacher, friend, associate. The Lord is my pastor. He comforts me, protects me, looks out for my well-being, counsels me when I’m hurting, reminds me of Truth when I am doubting. The Lord is my teacher. He gives me fresh revelation. He reveals beautiful things in His Word....