"A New Song" June 2022 – I Am the Good Shepherd
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DEVOTIONAL BIBLE STUDY: “I am the Good Shepherd”
Dear fellow worker of the Christian Worship Hour:
Of all the texts I’ve preached on in my 75-year ministry, by far and away, it is the Twenty-Third Psalm.
Every time I preach it I find something new, something beautiful, something that cheers the heart and blesses the soul. Let me share some of my thoughts on that beautiful Psalm 23:
- HE PROVIDES FOR ME. “I shall not want.” Originally this meant “lack”, that is, I may not get everything I desire, but I will never lack what I really need. The little girl had it right, “The Lord is my Shepherd, I’ve got all I want.” vs.1 (Jeremiah 33:3).
- HE LEADS ME. “He leadeth me beside the still waters”. Jesus knows the way—I will never get lost or be forsaken—the Good Shepherd loves me too much for that to happen. 2 (Colossians 3:3; Proverbs 3:5,6).
- HE SAVES MY SOUL. “He restoreth my soul”. The most precious thing I had, my soul, was on its way to hell—but the Good Shepherd shed His blood on the cross, and redeemed me! 3 (Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:22).
- HE GUIDES MY STEPS. “He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness”. My inclination is to go astray, but the Good Shepherd chastens and directs my steps so that I walk in the paths of righteousness. Do I ever appreciate that! vs 3 (I Peter 5:7).
- HE WILL NEVER FORSAKE ME. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil.” You know what, I am not afraid to die! And do you know why I am not afraid, because Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is with me every step of the way. Instead of being afraid, I am excited about dying! 4 (II Corinthians 5:8).
- HE GIVES ME VICTORY OVER MY ENEMIES. “Thou preparest a table in the presence of mine enemies.” Jesus told us that the world would hate us, He said the world hated the Master, they aren’t going to love His servants, or sheep, as the case may be, but Jesus always gives us the victory. That is what the Psalmist was talking about when he said, “When they came upon me to eat my flesh, they stumbled and fell.” (Psalm 27:2). vs.5
- HE REFRESHES ME. “He anointest my head.” He is talking about the strength and help God gives us every day, and you know what else, God gives extra strength when we need it! (Isaiah 40:31). Paul said the same thing in Philippians 4:13. How wonderful! vs 5
- HE ABUNDANTLY SUPPLIES. “My cup runneth over.” God gives us far more than we deserve. I know, on my part, I do not deserve anything so whenever I receive the good things God gives me, I marvel at His grace and goodness. vs 5 (Psalm 84:11).
- HE BLESSES ME ALL OF MY LIFE. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.” How long will I live? I am now 97 and the blessings flow to me by the bushel, (I was raised on the farm). You just can’t out-give God. vs 6 (Hebrews 6:19).
- HE TAKES ME TO HEAVEN. “I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Be sure Jesus is your Shepherd by receiving Him into your heart and life—then you can count on it, we will die so that we can live forever! Isn’t that great? And it is all possible because of Jesus, the Good Shepherd! vs 6 (John 14:1-6).
Isn’t Jesus wonderful? Aren’t you thankful to God that you know Him and have Him in your life?
But if we are to continue, you need to pray as hard as you can and give as heavy as you can. Thank you, each one, for being a part of the team that carries the Good News! God bless you. I’ll be looking for you this weekend.
In our Savior’s love,
Pastor Salem
"And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them."
(Revelation 14:13)
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JUNE 05 "THE SUSTAINING GOD" MATTHEW 6:25-34
JUNE 12 "THE SAINTLY CAPTIVE" DANIEL 6:16:23
JUNE 19 "THE KING IS COMING" ZECHARIAH 14:4-7
JUNE 26 "PSALM NINETY-EIGHT" PSALM 98:1-9
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JUNE 12 "THE SAINTLY CAPTIVE" DANIEL 6:16:23
JUNE 19 "THE KING IS COMING" ZECHARIAH 14:4-7
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