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all of Psalm 23

 


What a week it has been.  Our mission team is coming to the end of their time with us.  Our trek through Psalm 23 also comes to an end, and we move toward the weekend.  God has some things in store for each of us.


Psalm 23 is an incredible piece of Scripture, literature, encouragement and even a gift from God.  As I shared early this week Psalm 23 is a treat from God, as our friend David Palmer shared at church Sunday.  I need these kind of treat and long for them


Have you come to love Psalm 23 as I have?  As I said yesterday there are so many passages in the Bible that come to mind when I think of my favorites.  Yet there are few that are as well known as Psalm 23.  


As we close out the week I give you the entire chapter from The Message translation of the Bible.  Some times it is a powerful reminder of what we might look over too quickly because it is common or typical.  This is good stuff.


Psalm 23:5  The Message 

God, my shepherd! I don’t need a thing. You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from. True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction. 4  Even when the way goes through Death Valley, I’m not afraid when you walk at my side. Your trusty shepherd’s crook makes me feel secure. 5 You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my enemies. You revive my drooping head; my cup brims with blessing. 6  Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life. I’m back home in the house of God for the rest of my life.


How sweet is the truth of Scripture, and this truth from Psalm 23 in a different version comes alive.  May we learn, lean more and listen in to all God is saying.


Let’s let our lives be transformed by our good and gracious shepherd who is pursuing us and caring for us all the time.


Psalm 23 is a reminder of His goodness, His seeking us and His guiding our lives each day.  It is a gift from God turning our hearts toward God.  Have a great weekend and bask in the goodness of God!

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