todays's verse was written by King David.
Psalm 23
1
A psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
This is probably the most comforting psalm in the Bible. It was written by King David and Describes God as a shepherd. The job of the shepherd is to feed and keep safe his sheep. The Lord feeds us with his Word and comfort us with His promise....
I love the first line The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
HE is everything, there is nothing better. I have met people that had virtually nothing, but were still satisfied because they had GOD.
Ten years ago I received the diagnosis of breast cancer. Throughout the whole ordeal I leaned on the Lord. As I prayed and went through painful tests and results I pictured God as a Shepherd/farmer clearing the path in front of me. At first I pictured myself little and hiding behind him as he cleared the way. Something amazing happened though as I read His word and grew closer to HIM.
I became strong. I was calm~ he refreshes my soul.
I gained a strength that was God given...there was no other explanation. Sometimes It was so overwhelming and I felt so blessed~You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
I was comforted by the assurance that God Loved me. He LOVES ME and He cares for me. Nothing in the world could ever separate that Love from me. HIS love is overflowing.
There are times that we are brought to our knees with desperation. Heaven knows that I have cried out to God many times and there are times that I was not spared the anguish of a loved ones passing or a scary trial. We cry out and This psalm tells us of His unfailing love and gives us hope and strength through those times.
He Loves and cares for you Dear one and that will never ever change.
I would love to know if this psalm is special to you or has helped you.
Have a beautiful day!
