Exodus 6:1-7:25 / Matthew 18:21-19:12 / Psalm 23:1-6 / Proverbs 5:22-23
Saturday, January 28, 2012 Standout Chapter: Psalm 23...
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”
Our Good Shepherd takes care of ALL our needs.
“He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.”
Lord, You refresh us and brings rest to our souls.
“He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His names sake.”
You make it possible for us to live in this crazy world in a way that is clean and right and in Your will for us.
“Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil – for You are with me. Your rod and Your staff comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.”
In every challenge, trial and difficulty You are right there beside us guiding us through as we keep our eyes on You. You bring comfort even in the darkest days – You calm the storm.
“You anoint my head with oil – my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life.”
A life spent with You is filled with peace that depends on You, not on our circumstances. It’s possible to live abundantly, with our “cups running over”, enjoying Your goodness and mercy when You are at the center of our lives.
“And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever!”
What a great finish line – a beautiful way to finish this race and begin eternal with You! So awesome!
Reader Comments (2)
I like Ps.23. It is especially meaningful to me in the form of a necklace that was worn by my mom, throughout her battle with cancer--it is the one thing from her that I now treasure most. Yes, God brings us to those 'green places' because He knows that we need restoration for our souls.
In Ex.6:2-4, we read about God revealing another part of His character to Moses--'My Name is Lord'. He was known as 'God Almighty' to the forefathers. And yet, the covenant remained to the same: to bring His captive people out and into the promised land. This confirms for me God's desire, even in the OT, for a relationship with his people. He reveals himself to us as He sees fit...as we pursure Him, walk with Him, trust Him. We have all the stories at our fingertips. We have the Holy Spirit to reveal how those words affect every part of our daily living, here on earth.
Have a great weekend, Joel family : )
I really appreciate you for taking the time to share the word of God with us. I'm so thankful that God have people like you to share His word, and music. I purchase your new CD Playlist I'm loving it so much, the songs, and lyrics are so inspirational, very uplifting, keep doing what you do, God is using you in a mighty, and supernatural way through The word of God ,music, and songs. Thanks Phil Joel, say hi to your wife Heather I know she is a big part of your success too.
Love
Bessie Hall