And if thats your reality why should you stay there? Firm faith. God is good, and therefore He must be merciful. The days are coming when God Himself will measure the temple, His house, to see who are His, and who shall dwell in His tabernacle. At the beginning, the psalmist begins with a picture of the shepherd and the sheep, but the psalmist doesn't leave us with the metaphor, he brings to an actuality. And the last thought is, that the best way to be able to end life with an utterance like this is to begin it well. He gave Himself to you, and He calls you to follow Him. ", 2. As David looked back over his very difficult and tumultuous life, while facing a current crisis, he wrote the words of Psalm 23. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of Gods grace.[3]. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me. If God was chasing after you with judgment and condemnation, of course you would run. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. The picture of Moses and the children of Israel singing, and Miriam and the women answering: a gush of national pride and of worship! 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. xxiii. Because it is the temple of His worship. They were originally used as songs in the Jewish Temple Worship. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. Click here to return to the Sermons page.. Psalm 23:1-3. This confidence rests in the promise of God, the finished work of the Redeemer and the sealing of the Holy Ghost. Douglas Macmillan quotes a Scottish shepherd who preached on the verse we are looking at today: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. 14 I am the good shepherd. [3] Jerry Bridges, Who Am I? p. 92 [4] Human Nature in its Fourfold State, p. 302 [5] Monthly record of the Free Church of Scotland, 1990 p. 125. There are places in Scripture that are powerful, so deep, that to recite them is to experience them. 1. The great God of the universe has stooped to take just such care of you and me. The goodness of God is a most delightful and animating theme; it touches every chord of the Christian's heart. That is why it is so encouraging. God often uses material things to speak to us about spiritual things. THE CONSUMMATION OF IT. As one scholar said, "The psalm itself is green pasture; the psalm itself is still water; the psalm itself restores my soul." Hear it again in the joyous voice of a . Aggravation from Saul, opposition from the Philistines, the pressures of leading a divided nation, trouble in his own family, not to mention the sins that plagued his own heart. When King David was a boy, he used to look after his father's sheep - so he knew what he was talking about when he spoke of the LORD as his shepherd. 1. C omparisons, in the Scripture, are frequently to be understood with great limitation: perhaps, out of many circumstances, only one is justly applicable to the case. The sweetest word of the whole is that monosyllable, "My.". Believers thank God for everything and blame Him for nothing. James MontgomerySacred Poems and Hymns, The Lord My Pasture Shall Prepare[1200]Carey: Henry Carey, 1723 Psalm 23 Joseph Addison, 1712 DOXOLOGY The Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care; His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye; My noonday walks he shall attend, And all my midnight hours defend. xxiii. They are divided into five books, each closing with a benediction, evidently added to mark the end of the book. "I thank God," says the one, "that ever I was born," because he can take the 23rd Psalm, and in the 23rd Psalm he can read the history of his inward life. Let it be a life of patient witness for God. In one John WesleySermons on Several Occasions, Joy'The fruit of the Spirit is joy.' Voltaire does just the same thing as to the review, but with a totally different result. In giving this emphatic testimony to the nobleness of mercy David does but voice the dearest assurances of the human heart concerning the omnipotence of love. There is a very interesting commentary called, "A Shepherd Looks at the Twenty-third Psalm." I have loved meditating on Psalm 23. 4. When you belong to the Good Shepherd, this will always be true of you. I carry within myself, in my own religious consciousness, a prophecy, an earnest of something greater than the life that now is."4. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. He took our flesh. His first thought is I shall not want but by the end, he is able to say something even better: Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. The Purposes: 1. They are divided into five books, each closing with a benediction, evidently added to mark the end of the book. Psalm 23:6A good man's thoughts in his old ageThomas Binney.The Psalm itself consists of two pictures what we call "the shepherd," and what we should not err in calling "the king." Jesus said to the Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world, (John 17:24). In Psalm 23 David writes "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life" (Psalm 23:6 NIV). Mercy is God not giving us what we do deserve. Not only the Creator but the Creation too will be an object of wonder to the redeemed. Everything good in your life comes from the loving hands of God. Joy is setting the soul upon the top of a pinnacle - it is the cream of the sincere milk of the word. There is also the idea of settled purpose. No one can expect goodness and mercy to follow him save in virtue of God's promises. Having trouble logging into your account? Bernard of Clairvaux's Life of St. Malachy of Armagh, The Shepherd-King'And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt them mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel! "My God shall supply all your need out of His riches in glory by Jesus Christ." Wildfire sweeping across mountains is absolutely terrifying. And Davids faith is strengthened as he takes in what the Lord does for him. cxvi. Firm faith. Psalm 23:1-6 The Lord Is My Shepherd. The scenario is a thrilling one: brilliant minds in powerful bodies in a transformed universe.[5]. 1. [In this section Jesus proceeds to contrast his own care for humanity with that manifested by the Pharisees, who had just cast out the beggar. THE POETICAL BOOKS: Psalms Page Song of Solomon Page Proverbs Page THE PSALMS I. [2] I Bind Unto Myself Today, Attributed to St. Patrick, (385-461), tr. All shall be well. The Lord is my shepherd -. As he remembers what he did for the sheep, some words come to him The Lord is my shepherd. We're taking about believers: about actual Christian experience. The Good Shepherd will always be leading you into something new. But more is promised. And when I yield this mortal breath, My soul into Thy hands commend, And pass the vale and shade of death, Thy staff and rod my path attend: Mercy and goodness then shall be My song to all eternity. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. He will guide you to springs of living water (Rev 7:17). The greatest blessing you can know in life is to be wholly owned by the Son of God. We hope you have enjoyed the journey through some . "The house of the Lord.". John Crow Skip to main content Spotify for Podcasters If you are using the ESV Bible you will see a footnote that says, for length of days. I will dwell in the house of the Lord for length of days.. 4. Sin makes me restless: It keeps me from lying down in green pastures. They may apply to other things, national or ecclesiastical, but here is their chief intent. 4. II. The Shepherd is in front of the sheep. If Saul hear it, he will kill me. 2) THE CERTAINTY OF IT (PSALM 23:6) a) "Surely, I will dwell in the house of the Lord." i) No if's, and's, or but's about it; it's a sure thing. In our studies we looked at Christ - the . And like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth (Isa 53:7). 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. The relationship you have with Jesus in this world will continue forever. This is just a statement of a fact; and if such persons believe that the dispensations of God's providence with reference to them are intended to cause "goodness and mercy to follow them all the days of their life," or that they will in fact do so, they are labouring under a fatal delusion. As David thinks about all that he is facing, his mind goes back to the early years of his life when his work had been keeping the sheep. Evil will be overthrown. There is an ancient Celtic hymn attributed to St Patrick in the 5th century. Then comes the assurance of expectation and hope. He chases after you in mercy. (Thomas Binney. In all probability its prosperity was chiefly due to the neighbouring Tiberias, which Herod Antipas [2583] had built, about ten years previously. The superscription of Psalm 23 says that it is A Psalm of David. Many think that David wrote this psalm as a young teenager, when he was a shepherd. Most of us have heard this phrase from time-to-time for most of our lives. Like some chemical characters, in certain temperatures they are illegible; but raise the temperature and they appear in all their reality. The "I Am. Let us ponder one weighty verse, The Valley of the Shadow of Death.--Psalm xxiii. David was of course referring to Jehovah, the supreme, sovereign, almighty, all-powerful, omniscient, creator God of Israel. The guiding God: or the picture of the leading. And all tells of the richness, variety, and depth of the soul's satisfactions in such communion. 'The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. Its certainty is founded upon the Divine existence; its communication upon Divine veracity; its possession is the fruit of immutable, unwavering, undying love. Title: Living with Faith Text: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Cf. Psalm 23:5-6. And when we are in the Fathers house, Jesus prayer will be answered. And it will be Jesus Himself who leads you into them. But the treatment has been so extremely imperfect, in view of the importance of that section, that a few further remarks must be made. Surely judgment and condemnation will follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the lost forever. Have follow'd me through all my days; Thy strengthening staff, and guiding rod, Upheld my steps, made straight my ways: Lord, till I reach thy holy hill, Goodness and mercy guard me still. But man is not a mere intellectual being; he is a moral being, a spiritual being, and therefore he cannot dwell here. 2. Our Lord Jesus Christ is no less person, than the I AM. They can stab me in the back! "Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin." The Good Shepherd has two sheepdogs; one is called Goodness. The other is called Mercy.. 13. 4-6. 5 A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers. That is good news, because if God chased after us in justice we would all be in trouble. Then comes the assurance of expectation and hope. Note the number of psalms in Books 1 and 2. The continuance of it. Psalm 23:1-6 How God Empowers Me is a sermon which shows from Psalm 23 how God can empower you through a personal relationship with Him. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever (Psalm 23:6). Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me.--Ps. --Psalm xxiii. Gal 5:52. And the love of the Good Shepherd is: A love that pursues, and a love that welcomes. There is also the idea of settled purpose. Wherever He may guide me, No want shall turn me back; My Shepherd is beside me, And nothing can I lack. I. I love that picture. Friends, we are talking about exponentially increasing joy! Presbyterian/Reformed, On Sunday, March 22, 2020, we started having Virtual Fellowship Services using Zoom videoconferencing. Hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise Him who is the health of my countenance," etc. A wildfire sweeping over the mountain consuming everything in its path. xxiii. Enlarge it towards the west, where the sun of our life is gently dipping towards the grave, in a life of preparedness. Though I walk the downward shade, Deepening through the vale of death, Yet I will not be afraid, But, with my departing breath, I will glory in my God, In my Saviour I will trust, Strengthen'd by His staff and rod, While this body falls to dust. 6. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord. lxiii. Psalm 23:6. "How great is Thy goodness, which Thou hast laid up for the children of men. Trusted colleagues betray me. I. It is simply impossible for Him ever to decree or wish to do anything evil. "Shall follow me." 5 Bread that camest down from Heaven, Fruit of the eternal tree; Banquet which my God has given Even unto me; Lo, before the world that scorneth, I give thanks and eat, At the table in the desert, Spread with heavenly meat; Wine of the divinest gladness, Milk and honey sweet. Let this prospect reconcile us in the midst of all affliction, if we be Christians, and let us prepare for that dwelling in the house of the Lord forever. God is able to meet all our needs. --Ps. The Philistines hate me. iv. "For ever with the Lord!Amen, so let it be;Life from the dead is in that word,'Tis immortality." What is heaven like? Heres what that means: The Good Shepherd became one with the sheep. Biblical IllustratorSurely goodness and mercy shall follow me. They are not in any way softened or modified, but uttered in accents of, (Jerusalem, December, a.d. Hebrews 3:12-13, 11:1-2, 6, 12:1-2 A GOOD MAN FOLLOWS - Psalm 37:23. It tells of man made a partaker of the Divine nature, and coming into intimate communion with God. If He is your shepherd now, He will be your Shepherd then. We will be with Him where He is We will see His glory: He will be our Shepherd, and He will guide us to streams of living water. The Good Shepherd' and his one Flock' - Last Discourse at the Feast of Tabernacles. And then the last line of verse 6 reminds us of heaven. Hence it is said, "If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to," etc. Its sins are ever at my heels. What will the next world be like? One commentator said of Psalm 23, It is the most-prominent, the most-loved, the most-used, the most-preached on and the most-written-upon, of all psalms. Voltaire does just the same thing as to the review, but with a totally different result. No wonder, then, that David felt so secure when thinking of the future. Denomination: The original is 'lead gently.' "And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. 1. But not so man: man is a rational being. I'd like to take a few moments this morning to think about the 23rd Psalm. He has bound Himself by His own promise to be merciful and forgiving. Sheepdogs are beautiful, highly trained, hardworking and intelligent creatures. There may be loss of health, of property, of friends; there may be unknown trials. My flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my heart.--Ps. Location: Boise, ID Date: February 22, 2023 Scripture Lessons: Joel 2:1-17; Psalm 103:8-14; 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Sermon: Rev. Here we have . You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. There will be the going in and out, and finding pasture - all through; but the end is not here, but above. 25. Goodness to creatures; mercy to sinful creatures. And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture, The Good Shepherd' and his one Flock' - Last Discourse at the Feast of Tabernacles. 4. It is a delightful passion. 2 Samuel 13-19, John 10, John 7:37, Matthew 11:28, Matthew 26:72, Psalm 23, Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 42:11, Psalms 23:1-6, Sermon Topics: Wealth, in those, All we like sheep have gone astray: we have turned every one to his own way, and the LORD hath laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. When the Lord is your shepherd, His love surrounds you now and forever. Psalm 23:6b. Supplying mercy. Love, Courage, Restoration, Guidance, Provision, Refreshment, Rest, Relationship, Housing, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, Help your church understand God's plan in pain, Call your people to experience a higher freedom, Proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth. Please include this statement on every copy distributed: By Colin S. Smith. Psalm 23:1-6. 8 And the foolish said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' 9 But the wise answered, saying, 'No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go . 4-6. When the Lord is your shepherd, you are surrounded on all sides by the goodness and mercy of God. Death will be defeated. He sees God first as a shepherd; secondly as a guide; and thirdly as a host. Aim . Psalm 23 is one of those places. In one of his books you may find a review of his life. The good man has his difficulties and dangers. 29.) To the venerable lord and most blessed father, Malachy, by the grace of God archbishop of the Irish, legate of the Apostolic See, Brother Bernard called to be abbot of Clairvaux, [desiring] to find grace with the Lord. I. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. But I think that David is looking beyond His days in this world. . Day by day you will have to go into the Holy Place to offer the incense. But he said, "my" shepherd. It brings to mind all that is true of you in Christ. We belong to a better time, but still we can feel its grandeur. S. B. Ps. It seems, as if Jesus could not part from the City in holy anger, but ever, and only, with tears. xxiii. "And God said unto Moses, I am, that I am: and He said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you" (Exod. Goodness. MERCY. Protecting mercy. If you have the pledge that "goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life," should not those days be spent for the glory of Him whose you are, and whom you serve? So when wandering sinners, The Pilgrim's Rearguard, Goodness and Mercy, David's Confidence in the Prospect of the Future, Religious Conceptions Coloured by Secular Vocation, The pilgrim's rearguard, goodness and mercy, Christian Standing and Christian Progress, The Valley of the Shadow of Death. "But in the house of the Lord," says David, "I will dwell forever." Doing the Right Thing Psalm 23:1-3NLT The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. The Lord is my Shepherd, nor want shall I know; I feed in green pastures, safe-folded I rest; He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow, Restores me when wandering, redeems when opprest. ", 2. Barnabas was also filled with faith. But why "follow" me? And when he looks beyond the days of his life in this world he sees what comes after: The joy of eternity in the immediate presence of the Lord. As he was taking care of his fathers sheep, lying on his back in a lush green field beside a gently flowing stream, he penned the words of this memorable psalm. 3. Psalm 23 is an exercise in faith. [In this section Jesus proceeds to contrast his own care for humanity with that manifested by the Pharisees, who had just cast out the beggar. And the other man, though he had great ability and great genius, and had a long and wonderful life, which, however, nobody would say, or pretend to say, that he spent it in walking with God, he says, "I wish that I had never been born." Behind me, before me, beside me, beneath me above me. Who wants to say that? The LORD is my Shepherd. Its guilt dogs my steps. It will challenge their intellects, fire their imaginations and stimulate their industry. The Collection and Divisions: In all probability the book of one hundred and fifty psalms, as it now stands, was compiled by Ezra about 450 B.C. What will the next world be like? Members of my own family rise up against me, but the Lord stands with me and gives me strength. As the mother's eye and hand follow her little one as he makes his first wobbling attempt to toddle alone; as the needle follows the lodestone; as the water out of the rock followed the Israelites through the desert; as the pillar of glory went with them by night and by day: so goodness and mercy shall follow the faithful, in the closet, in the family, in the church, in the world. The deliverance has made the singer look forward to the end, and his confidence in the issue is confirmed. Enlarge it towards the east, where we look for our Saviour's coming. Psalms 23:1-6 , the prayer of David, or a psalm of David, rather. 1. Here we are, anxious about our world, our country, our families, ourselves. And the last thought is, that the best way to be able to end life with an utterance like this is to begin it well. Who in his right mind would choose to be a shepherd? "Thou art with me.". PHILIPPIANS iii. "I thank God," says the one, "that ever I was born," because he can take the 23rd Psalm, and in the 23rd Psalm he can read the history of his inward life. The querulous old man puts together all that he had gone through, finds it dark and disappointing, and concludes by saying, "I am this day so and so, and I wish that I had never been born." Did you know that the Bible uses that picture to describe Gods judgment of the wicked. We are once again in Capernaum. We are once again in Capernaum. And my cup is always empty. I know my own and my own know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. Colin S. Smith. 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