Psalm 23:6b And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Here is a sheep so utterly satisfied with its lot in life, so fully contented with the care it receives, so much at home with the shepherd that there is not a shred of desire for a change. Stated in simple, direct, rather rough ranch language, it would be put like this, “Nothing will ever make me leave this outfit—it’s great!” Conversely, on the shepherd’s side there…..

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Psalm 23:6a Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.  The sheep with such a shepherd knows of a surety that his is a privileged position. No matter what comes, at least and always he can be perfectly sure that goodness and mercy will be in the picture. He reassures himself that he is ever under sound, sympathetic, intelligent ownership. What more need he care about? Goodness and mercy will be the treatment he receives…..

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Psalm 23:5b You anoint my head with oil. There are those who contend that in the Christian life one need only have a single, initial anointing of God’s Spirit. Yet the frustrations of daily dilemmas demonstrate that one must have Him come continuously to the troubled mind and heart to counteract the attacks of one’s tormentors. This is a practical and intimate matter between myself and My Master. It is both a logical and legitimate desire for us to have…..

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Psalm 23:5a You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. A classic example of this was the incident when Jesus warned Peter that satan desired to tempt him and sift him like wheat. But Christ pointed out that He had prayed that Peter’s faith might not fail during the desperate difficulty he would encounter. And so it is even today. Our Great Good Shepherd is going ahead of us in every situation, anticipating what danger we…..

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Psalm 23:4b For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.  In caring for his sheep, the good shepherd, the careful manager, will from time to time make a careful examination of each individual sheep. As each animal comes out of the corral and through the gate, it is stopped by the shepherd’s outstretched rod. He opens the fleece with the rod; he runs his skillful hands over the body; he feels for any sign of…..

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Psalm 23:4a Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. Our Shepherd knows all of this when He leads us through the valleys. He knows where we can find strength and sustenance and gentle grazing despite every threat of disaster about us.  It is a most reassuring and reinforcing experience to the child of God to discover that there is, even in the dark valley, a source of strength and courage…..

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Psalm 23:3b He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. But if one really believes his affairs are in God’s hands, every event, no matter whether joyous or tragic, will be taken as part of God’s plan. To know beyond doubt that He does all for our welfare is to be led into a wide area of peace and quietness and strength for every situation. Instead of choosing my own way, I am willing to choose…..

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Psalm 23:3a He restores my soul. One of the great revelations of the heart of God given to us by Christ is that of Himself as our Shepherd. He has the same identical sensations of anxiety, concern, and compassion for cast men and women as I had for cast sheep. This is precisely why He looked on people with such pathos and compassion. It discloses the depth of His understanding of undone people to whom He came eagerly and quickly,…..

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Psalm 23:2b He leads me beside the still waters. Water determines the vitality, strength, and vigor of the sheep and is essential to its health and general well-being. (A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W. Phillip Keller, Pg. 58) And in precisely the same manner Christ, our Good Shepherd, made it clear that thirsty souls of men and women can only be satisfied when their capacity and thirst for spiritual life is fully quenched by drawing on Himself. (A Shepherd…..

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Hi Ladies, I hope you all enjoyed your Resurrection Day with your families. ✨✝️🕊💗 As we commemorate what Christ did for us on the cross, I highly encourage each of you to continuously abide in Him, remain anchored in His Word, and faithfully endure to the end. Here are some biblical truths to always keep in mind: E – His Love is Everlasting  A – He is Almighty God S – He is Sovereign in all our circumstances T –…..

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