March 19, 2023

 

 

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.

Yea, 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.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever.

 

This is such a good psalm.  I understand some people probably overlook it, or just move past it because it is read and re read over and over.  But it is such a reassuring poem.

 
"He makes me lie down in green pastures" it just calms me down. It also reminds me that he protects me. I'm not aware of any people that I would consider my "enemies." But there is stress, and debt, and doubt. I would consider those things enemies since I battle those daily. He also lets me know that in His presence I can eat, even when dealing with those things. "He sets a table before me in the presence of my enemies".

 

Yes, surely his goodness and mercy will follow me for my whole life!

- Richard Wiebe