Starting Psalm 23

 

This is another psalm that I approach with a careful, cautious tread. I don't want to rush in with stomping feet and get things wrong. There's so much here......so many brilliant scholars and Spirit-filled pastors have spoken and written on these words. What can I offer? I certainly can't offer anything new! But I can tell you what the Spirit has shown me as I studied these lovely, comforting, familiar-to-all-of-us words . . . .

I expect that for many of us, the King James translation was the first one that we heard this psalm from. For that reason, I've posted the KJV here, even though I may delve into other translations as we study:

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.  (Psalm 23, KJV)

Do me (and yourself) a favor, won't you? 

Take time to re-read these verses today. 

Pray that God will guide our study in the coming days. 

The Lord will bless our studies and comfort our souls.