Has
studying the Psalm 23 scripture passage transformed your life? We’ve heard the
23rd Psalm recited, preached and sung so much that we may
just ignore it…or take it for granted—but there is so much there.
The LORD is my shepherd; I have all
that I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength. He guides me
along right paths, bringing honor to his name.
Even when I walk through the
darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff protect and
comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head
with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and unfailing
love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of
the LORD forever. Psalm
23:1-6
A
reassurance that God will take care of us—providing everything we need,
protecting and rescuing us. It is humbling to know that God in His perfect love
is pursuing us…searching for us. The best part is knowing that we will live
with Him…in His house forever. Eternity is unmeasurable. It is hard for us mere
humans to truly comprehend not only that we will live forever…but that we can
and will be in God’s home all of that time. Endlessly.
Modern Jerusalem
Israel
"This is my resting place
forever," he said. "I will live here, for this is the home I
desired. Psalm
132:14
We
wouldn’t have this assurance of eternal life if it weren’t for Jesus. He is our
resting place.
Christ died for us so that, whether
we are dead or alive when he returns, we can live with him forever. 1 Thessalonians 5:10
Will I
see you in the air…or up there?
For
the LORD has chosen Jerusalem; he has desired it for his home. "This is my
resting place forever," he said. "I will live here, for this is the
home I desired. I will bless this city and make it prosperous; I will satisfy
its poor with food. I will clothe its priests with godliness; its faithful
servants will sing for joy. Psalm
132:13-16
Prayer
– Lord Jesus, I don’t know how you could do it…do life? I get so tired that I
can hardly function…but You kept going and got up early to pray. Oh, to be like
You.
Meditate.
Consider God’s guidance in scripture. Read God’s word and listen to what He is
saying.
Verse
of Salvation ~ Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the
days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23:6
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
Chia
Seeds – How good are they for you? (From healthline website)
A couple
of tablespoons of chia seeds have these nutritional levels.
protein: 4.7 g
fat: 8.7 g
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA): 5
g
carbs: 11.9 g
fiber: 9.8 g
calcium: 14% of the Daily
Value (DV)
iron: 12% of the DV
magnesium: 23% of the DV
phosphorus: 20% of the DV
zinc: 12% of the DV
vitamin B1 (thiamine): 15% of
the DV
vitamin B3 (niacin): 16% of
the DV
How do
you eat them? Stay tuned for thoughts on this next Friday.
(Revised
from January 19, 2019.)
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