Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Psalm 23:6 (KJV)
I love the Bible and its contents, OT and NT, and have countless favorite stories, passages, and scriptures. Of which I’m sure, most people have who are faithful followers. One of my favorites, in the beautiful book of Psalms would have to be Psalm 23. The second is Psalm 91. But for this post, we will stay with Psalm 23.
Psalm 23 is prolific in its message, powerful in its content, and it sends a blanket of protection and peace, to those who read, and receive it as truth, and fully accept it as a sign of His unwavering Love, for His children.
The scripture is overwhelmingly encouraging, as we take time to read passage by passage, precept upon precept, and then fully meditate on it. Digesting the meaning and comprehending the levels of grace that is extended to each of us, from our Father of lights.
It’s beyond the mind to grasp the enormity of what this Psalm is saying, because it illustrates and depicts a God that is both merciful and loving. In fact, it engages our souls to ignite with a fiery type of love, because He loves us so very much.
This is a Psalm most individuals would associate with “funerals.” And quite frankly, it is read at most funerals, families have the preacher recite it because they think of it as the death knell Psalm. It couldn’t be farther from the truth.
It is showing, and telling us, that God will show us the way. He will always protect us; He will give us safe passage while here on earth. Then it continues unto the hereafter where we “shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”
It gives us hope for now, with restoration of our souls, and paths of righteousness for this very moment, and time. And gives us hope in all things to come, when we shall return to the LORD’s arms, safely. Where we will sit and have supper with the King of kings, and where we will rejoice and be exceedingly glad, our cup runs over with love.
See what your own answers and thoughts are for the questions below.
How amazing is Psalm 23?
How amazing are His promises?
How amazing is His love?
How amazing is our LORD?
I’ve included the entire Psalm 23 for your delight. If you haven’t read it recently, why not take some time, right now, and embrace His Words. I can tell you when you do, you will undoubtedly find great comfort and anticipation for what is to come, and for what is happening right this very moment.
Listen, do you hear His voice?
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
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.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
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