Good morning, everyone!
Today I read Psalms 21-25, but my focus today will be on the 23rd Psalm.
You all probably know it, because it is used a lot, but I'll write it here anyway.
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; he guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and lovingkindness (mercy) will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
David wrote this for a specific time and a specific place, but let's go over this a little and apply it to our own lives.
God leads and guides us in righteousness for His own glory and our good.
He protects us and we have no reason to fear, even in the face of death.
He comforts us in the midst of trouble.
He blesses us even among those who would see us fail.
He has chosen us as His own, and anointed us for a purpose.
His mercy is always with us, and we will be with Him forevermore.
I hope you gained a new understanding of the 23rd Psalm today, or just a refresher. I also hope you'll join me tomorrow when I read Psalms 26-31.
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