Day 7 of Thoughts on Psalm 23 “I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever” (Psalm 23:6, ESV). Anyone who knows me will tell you that I’m an extremely impatient person. I get so excited for things that I don’t wait well. I constantly track packages I’ve ordered and keep watch for the second they arrive at my house. I’ve camped out for the new iPhone more times than I…
Day 6 of Thoughts on Psalm 23 “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life” (Psalm 23:6, ESV). Goodness and mercy—these are just two of the many wonderful characteristics of God. We can sin, fall away, disobey, doubt or worry, but it will not change how God responds. He consistently responds with goodness and mercy, no matter our behavior or attitude. Just stop and think how amazing…
Day 5 of Thoughts on Psalm 23 “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows” (Psalm 23:5, ESV). Picture this with me for a minute. Imagine you are on a battlefield. Enemies are surrounding you, ready to attack. Their weapons are drawn, ready to take you out. Just then, your commanding officer sets up a table with the…
Day 4 of Thoughts on Psalm 23 “Even 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” (Psalm 23:4, ESV). What is your greatest desire as a Christian? All of us should want to have a more intimate relationship with our Lord. But what is our expectation on how we can realistically…
Day 3 of Thoughts on Psalm 23 “He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3, ESV). I’ve always been fascinated by restoration projects. With reality TV, there are plenty of shows that center around these projects, and they are so fun to watch, following the process from start to finish. Items or houses that have been damaged and are falling apart are restored…
Day 2 of Thoughts on Psalm 23 “He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters” (Psalm 23:2, ESV). Fear. Worry. Too often these can take complete control of our lives. They consume our minds and impact us physically, spiritually and emotionally. It’s no wonder David compared us to sheep. Fear and worry are built into the DNA of sheep. They panic at the smallest sound. It’s…
Day 1 of Thoughts on Psalm 23 “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1, ESV). What do you think of when you think about God? If you’re like me, I think of Him as Creator. I think of someone in power and authority. However, the psalm writer, David, had a different thought entirely. He chose to think of God as a shepherd. It was a profession David knew…