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May 2013

 

The message this month is about my favorite Psalms in the Bible.  Psalms 23 ministers to me in so many ways of day-to-day life.  In my times of trouble, fear, doubt, sickness, pain, hurt and many other things that I have gone through, God’s promises in Psalm 23 has ministered and is a blessing to me.  As you take the time to read Psalms 23, I pray that it will minister to you no matter what you may be going through.  Allow God’s Word and His Holy Spirit to teach and comfort you in your time of trials and valleys. May God bless His Word and this message. May you be encouraged by the Word of God.

 

Psalms 23:1-6

David’s confidence in God’s grace and in prayer

A Psalm of David

 

Psalms 23:1

The LORD is a my shepherd; b I shall not 1 want (lack) Psalms 23:1 (KJV).

 

a [Isaiah 40:11]  He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

[Revelation 7:17]  For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.  

b [Philippians 4:19]  But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.  

 

NOTE *A SUPERIOR LETTER (usually preceding the referenced word or phrase in the text as space permits) indicates a cross reference. Example: a Genesis 1:1

NOTE * SQUARE BRACKETS around a cross reference mark it as a conceptual cross-reference, which identifies a passage similar in concept to the referenced passage in the text. Example:   b[Genesis 1:1]

NOTE * A SUPERIOR NUMERAL  indicates an equivalent translation, alternate translation, literal translation, language note, or explanatory note. Example 1 word

 

Psalms 23:2

a He maketh me to lie down in 1 green pastures (Lit. pastures of tender green grass): b he leadeth me beside the 2 still waters (Lit. waters of rest). Psalms 23:2 (KJV). 

a Ezekiel 34:14  I will feed them in a good pasture, and upon the high mountains of Israel shall their fold be: there shall they lie in a good fold, and in a fat pasture shall they feed upon the mountains of Israel.  

b [Revelation 7:17]  For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

NOTE *A SUPERIOR LETTER (usually preceding the referenced word or phrase in the text as space permits) indicates a cross reference. Example: a Genesis 1:1

NOTE * SQUARE BRACKETS around a cross reference mark it as a conceptual cross-reference, which identifies a passage similar in concept to the referenced passage in the text. Example:   b[Genesis 1:1]

NOTE * A SUPERIOR NUMERAL  indicates an equivalent translation, alternate translation, literal translation, language note, or explanatory note. Example 1 word

 

Psalms 23:3

He restoreth my soul: a he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalms 23:3 (KJV)

 

a Psalms 5:8  Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.

a Psalms 31:3  For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.

NOTE *A SUPERIOR LETTER (usually preceding the referenced word or phrase in the text as space permits) indicates a cross reference. Example: a Genesis 1:1

 

Psalms 23:4

Yea, though I walk through the valley of a the shadow of death, b I will fear no evil: c for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 (KJV).

 

a Job 3:5  Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let the blackness of the day terrify it.  

a Job 10:21  Before I go whence I shall not return, even to the land of darkness and the shadow of death;

a Job 10:22  A land of darkness, as darkness itself; and of the shadow of death, without any order, and where the light is as darkness.   

a Job 24:17  For the morning is to them even as the shadow of death: if one know them, they are in the terrors of the shadow of death.  

b [Psalms 3:6]  I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

b [Psalms 27:1]  The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

c [Isaiah 43:2]  When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

NOTE *A SUPERIOR LETTER (usually preceding the referenced word or phrase in the text as space permits) indicates a cross reference. Example: a Genesis 1:1

NOTE * SQUARE BRACKETS around a cross reference mark it as a conceptual cross-reference, which identifies a passage similar in concept to the referenced passage in the text. Example:   b[Genesis 1:1]

 

Psalms 23:5

Thou a preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou b anointest [makest fat] my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Psalms 23:5 (KJV). 

 

a Psalms 104:15  And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart.

b Psalms 92:10  But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.

NOTE *A SUPERIOR LETTER (usually preceding the referenced word or phrase in the text as space permits) indicates a cross reference. Example: a Genesis 1:1

NOTE * SQUARE BRACKETS around a cross reference mark it as a conceptual cross-reference, which identifies a passage similar in concept to the referenced passage in the text. Example:   b[Genesis 1:1]

 

Psalms 23:6

Surely goodness and 1 mercy (loving kindness) shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Psalms 23:6 (KJV).

 

NOTE * A SUPERIOR NUMERAL  indicates an equivalent translation, alternate translation, literal translation, language note, or explanatory note. Example 1 word

 

We received this by e-mail about Psalms 23, pray that you will be blessed. The Author Unknown.

 

THE 23RD PSALM

 

The Lord is my Shepherd...THAT'S RELATIONSHIP!

I shall not want…THAT'S SUPPLY!

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures…THAT'S REST!

He leadeth me beside still waters…THAT'S REFRESHMENT!

He restoreth my soul...THAT'S HEALING!

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness…THAT'S GUIDANCE!

For His name sake...THAT'S PURPOSE!

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death...THAT'S CHALLENGE!

I will fear no evil…THAT'S ASSURANCE!

For thou art with me...THAT'S FAITHFULNESS!

Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me...THAT'S SHELTER!

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies...THAT'S HOPE!

Thou anointest my head with oil...THAT'S CONSECRATION!

My cup runneth over...THAT'S ABUNDANCE!

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life...THAT'S BLESSING!

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord...THAT'S SECURITY!

Forever...THAT'S ETERNITY!

Author Unknown

 

Conclusion

Psalms Chapter 23 is clearly one of the greatest chapters in the Bible that allows us to read, pray and receive what God has in store for those that believe in His Word.

 

God's RELATIONSHIP to us!

God will SUPPLY our every need!

God will give us REST in the mist of what we are going through! 

God will give us REFRESHMENT to our body, soul and spirit!

God's Healing to us! 

God's GUIDANCE in our choices and decisions each day!

God's PURPOSE in our lives! 

God's CHALLENGE to us as we walk through tests!

God's ASSURANCE that we don't have to fear about things!

God's FAITHFULNESS that He will be with us and not forsake us!

God's SHELTER in the good and bad times!

God will give us HOPE always through His Holy Word!

God ask that there will be a CONSECRATION in our lives for His work!

God's ABUNDANCE will supply all our needs!

God's BLESSING upon us as the sons and daughters!

God's SECURITY and protection! 

God's ETERNITY for all that will come into His Kingdom through His Son Jesus Christ!

 

JOY IN LIFE = SERVANT HOOD

 

REMEMBER THIS “JOY” = JESUS FIRST, OTHERS SECOND AND  YOU "YOURSELF" LAST; WHICH = BEING A SERVANT.OF GOD.

To begin a relationship with Jesus Christ in your heart and life, please take the time to pray this prayer.

It is our prayer that this message of "Psalm 23" has brought comfort, hope and help to your life and to go forth with what God has called you to do with Him.

May God's riches and blessings be poured out on your life.

In His Service and His Love,

William & Susan

 

Note: Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations marked (KJV) are from the King James Version of the Bible.