"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 27 October 2100"
Today's Bible Verse: Psalm 23
The 23rd Psalm has been a favorite of God's people through the ages and with due reason: it expresses as simply and clearly as any of the role of God as our protector and provider in life.
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD: The opening verse pictures David's uses for God come from his own life experiences as a shepherd in his youth.
I SHALL NOT WANT: God provides us his children with what we need in accordance to His will
HE MAKES ME TO LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES: David in using these words expresses his view of the abundant care God gives to His people.
HE LEADS ME BESIDE THE STILL WATERS: God's provision of stillness and peace within our lives has a soothing effect on us and and calms us.
HE RESTORES MY SOUL: this tell us that God refreshes us with His quite voice and gentle touch and for this reason our Shepherd knows us and we know Him (John 10:14).
HE LEADS ME IN THE PATHS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS FOR HIS NAME'S SAKE: These words show us the Loving actions of our Great Shepherd Jesus Christ.
YEA THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH: this can refer to any distressing times in our lives as Christians. The awareness of our own mortality often comes with sickness, trails, and hardship. We as Christians need to realize that the Lord who is our Protector, can lead us through these dark and difficult valleys to eternal life with Him.
I WILL FEAR NO EVIL FOR YOU ARE WITH ME: There is no need to fear death's power because Jesus is the Resurrection and Life and through His death and resurrection He conquered death, sin and the grave.
YOUR ROD AND YOUR STAFF THEY COMFORT ME: Shepherds in guarding their sheep used the rod and staff to rescue, protect, and guide the sheep. Jesus is our Good Shepherd and we are not alone because the Lord stands over us and protects us
YOU PREPARE A TABLE FOR ME IN THE PRESENCE OF MY ENEMIES: God's provision for us is so luxurious, it is as though He has prepared us a banquet. One day we as Christians will be sitting with the Great Shepherd at His Banquet Table.
YOU ANOINT MY HEAD WITH OIL: As Christians God anoints us with the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit.
MY CUP RUNS OVER: God's provision is as abundant as the wine offered to a guest by a generous host. In the same way God's lavish treatment of us His children, shows His loving care.
SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY SHALL FOLLOW ME ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE: The use of both GOODNESS and MERCY to describe God's loyal love brings a strong meaning to these two words.
SHALL FOLLOW ME ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE: follow here means that the Lord as our shepherd instead of being stalked by wild beasts, we are pursued by the loving care of the Lord.
AND I WILL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD FOREVER: God's promise for the believer was not just for enjoyment of this life, it is also for the full enjoyment of the life to come in His glorious presence.
Christ lived his life on this earth as a sheep to be the sacrifice for us as sinners. He arose to become the Good Shepherd to guide us on the straight path that leads to His Protection. As prophecy, Psalm 23 reminds us that though Christ walked in the "valley of the shadow of death" and experienced turmoil, He was upheld by God's protective love, just as Christ upholds us today.
Today's Hymn: "He Leadeth Me"
He leadeth me, O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whatever I do, wherever I be, Still it is God's hand that leadest me
Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom,
By waters still, over troubled sea, Still it is His hand that leadest me
Lord, I would place my hand in Thine, Nor ever murmur nor repine;
Content, whatever lot is see, Since it is my God that leadest me
And when my task on earth is done, When by Thy grace the victory won,
Even death's cold wave I will not flee, Since God through Jordon leadest me
He leadest me, He leadest me, By His own hand He leadest me
His faithful follower I would be, For by His hand He leadest me
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit how thankful we are as your children that You are our protector and provider. How thankful we are as Christians that we are You honored guest and that you have prepared a Banquet table for us. How thankful we are to You Jesus that You are our Great Shepherd and that you lead us, protect us and because You are always with us we will fear no evil because of the security afforded by Your protection.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "The Lord and His Word is the of Strength to help us fight off the attacks of Satan."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from Hebrews 11 which is Titled: "How Has Faith Expressed Itself In Your Daily Life."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness." Psalm 107:9
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Bible Verse: Psalm 23
The 23rd Psalm has been a favorite of God's people through the ages and with due reason: it expresses as simply and clearly as any of the role of God as our protector and provider in life.
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD: The opening verse pictures David's uses for God come from his own life experiences as a shepherd in his youth.
I SHALL NOT WANT: God provides us his children with what we need in accordance to His will
HE MAKES ME TO LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES: David in using these words expresses his view of the abundant care God gives to His people.
HE LEADS ME BESIDE THE STILL WATERS: God's provision of stillness and peace within our lives has a soothing effect on us and and calms us.
HE RESTORES MY SOUL: this tell us that God refreshes us with His quite voice and gentle touch and for this reason our Shepherd knows us and we know Him (John 10:14).
HE LEADS ME IN THE PATHS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS FOR HIS NAME'S SAKE: These words show us the Loving actions of our Great Shepherd Jesus Christ.
YEA THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH: this can refer to any distressing times in our lives as Christians. The awareness of our own mortality often comes with sickness, trails, and hardship. We as Christians need to realize that the Lord who is our Protector, can lead us through these dark and difficult valleys to eternal life with Him.
I WILL FEAR NO EVIL FOR YOU ARE WITH ME: There is no need to fear death's power because Jesus is the Resurrection and Life and through His death and resurrection He conquered death, sin and the grave.
YOUR ROD AND YOUR STAFF THEY COMFORT ME: Shepherds in guarding their sheep used the rod and staff to rescue, protect, and guide the sheep. Jesus is our Good Shepherd and we are not alone because the Lord stands over us and protects us
YOU PREPARE A TABLE FOR ME IN THE PRESENCE OF MY ENEMIES: God's provision for us is so luxurious, it is as though He has prepared us a banquet. One day we as Christians will be sitting with the Great Shepherd at His Banquet Table.
YOU ANOINT MY HEAD WITH OIL: As Christians God anoints us with the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit.
MY CUP RUNS OVER: God's provision is as abundant as the wine offered to a guest by a generous host. In the same way God's lavish treatment of us His children, shows His loving care.
SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY SHALL FOLLOW ME ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE: The use of both GOODNESS and MERCY to describe God's loyal love brings a strong meaning to these two words.
SHALL FOLLOW ME ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE: follow here means that the Lord as our shepherd instead of being stalked by wild beasts, we are pursued by the loving care of the Lord.
AND I WILL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD FOREVER: God's promise for the believer was not just for enjoyment of this life, it is also for the full enjoyment of the life to come in His glorious presence.
Christ lived his life on this earth as a sheep to be the sacrifice for us as sinners. He arose to become the Good Shepherd to guide us on the straight path that leads to His Protection. As prophecy, Psalm 23 reminds us that though Christ walked in the "valley of the shadow of death" and experienced turmoil, He was upheld by God's protective love, just as Christ upholds us today.
Today's Hymn: "He Leadeth Me"
He leadeth me, O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whatever I do, wherever I be, Still it is God's hand that leadest me
Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom,
By waters still, over troubled sea, Still it is His hand that leadest me
Lord, I would place my hand in Thine, Nor ever murmur nor repine;
Content, whatever lot is see, Since it is my God that leadest me
And when my task on earth is done, When by Thy grace the victory won,
Even death's cold wave I will not flee, Since God through Jordon leadest me
He leadest me, He leadest me, By His own hand He leadest me
His faithful follower I would be, For by His hand He leadest me
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit how thankful we are as your children that You are our protector and provider. How thankful we are as Christians that we are You honored guest and that you have prepared a Banquet table for us. How thankful we are to You Jesus that You are our Great Shepherd and that you lead us, protect us and because You are always with us we will fear no evil because of the security afforded by Your protection.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "The Lord and His Word is the of Strength to help us fight off the attacks of Satan."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from Hebrews 11 which is Titled: "How Has Faith Expressed Itself In Your Daily Life."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness." Psalm 107:9
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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