THE PROTECTION WE NEED (5 OF 7)
Scripture: Psalm 23:4
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The Protection We Need (5 of 7)
Series: A Look at Psalms 23
Samuel Burgess
Psalm 23:4
INTRODUCTION> One of the most quoted verses in the Bible is [Psalm 23:4]- ‘‘Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.’’ This verse has been read over people who were on their death bed. The words from this one verse have settled the hearts of families when their loved one passed away.
This verse has been used to talk about ‘‘valley experiences’’. It has also been used to comfort believers who were experiencing loneliness.
[NOTE]> Everyone needs to understand that this verse is not for everyone...This verse, in fact, the whole Psalm is only for those who can say; ‘‘The Lord IS MY Shepherd.’’ These words speak of a personal, ongoing relationship with the Lord.
These words can be used anytime and for any circumstance; but only the born-again believer can find true comfort as they listen to them.
I suppose it is the word ‘‘death’’ in the verse that makes it special to those who are about to leave this world and go to their Eternal Home in Heaven.
There will come a time when we will have to face death. For those of us who are Christians, we don’t have to fear death or face it alone.
[note]> As you read [Psalm 23] we see a Shepherd leading His sheep into different places.
*He is leading them to ‘green pastures’ *He is leading them ‘besides still waters’ *He is leading the sheep down ‘‘right paths’.
*But now we see the Shepherd leading His sheep ‘‘through the valley of the shadow of DEATH.’’
When I read this verse, I think about how troubling this word death really is. Death is the great interrupter of life. But I am glad that it is in this wonderful chapter, because it ties this Psalm into the life that we live.
You see, the Shepherd’s main concern is the life of His sheep, but He also knows that life on this earth will not last forever. Each step ...
Series: A Look at Psalms 23
Samuel Burgess
Psalm 23:4
INTRODUCTION> One of the most quoted verses in the Bible is [Psalm 23:4]- ‘‘Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.’’ This verse has been read over people who were on their death bed. The words from this one verse have settled the hearts of families when their loved one passed away.
This verse has been used to talk about ‘‘valley experiences’’. It has also been used to comfort believers who were experiencing loneliness.
[NOTE]> Everyone needs to understand that this verse is not for everyone...This verse, in fact, the whole Psalm is only for those who can say; ‘‘The Lord IS MY Shepherd.’’ These words speak of a personal, ongoing relationship with the Lord.
These words can be used anytime and for any circumstance; but only the born-again believer can find true comfort as they listen to them.
I suppose it is the word ‘‘death’’ in the verse that makes it special to those who are about to leave this world and go to their Eternal Home in Heaven.
There will come a time when we will have to face death. For those of us who are Christians, we don’t have to fear death or face it alone.
[note]> As you read [Psalm 23] we see a Shepherd leading His sheep into different places.
*He is leading them to ‘green pastures’ *He is leading them ‘besides still waters’ *He is leading the sheep down ‘‘right paths’.
*But now we see the Shepherd leading His sheep ‘‘through the valley of the shadow of DEATH.’’
When I read this verse, I think about how troubling this word death really is. Death is the great interrupter of life. But I am glad that it is in this wonderful chapter, because it ties this Psalm into the life that we live.
You see, the Shepherd’s main concern is the life of His sheep, but He also knows that life on this earth will not last forever. Each step ...
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