b. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding For instance, we would emphasize 'I WILL build my church' or 'I will BUILD my church' etc. The psalmist doesnt speak of going into the valley, as if it were a box canyon or a final destination. The shepherds guidance not only comforted and restored David but also led His sheep to righteousness. But there is a greater provision and far greater blessing still to come. i. But do we believe it? When the psalmist says that God has anointed his head with oil, he means that God has marked him as specialhas set him apart for a significant role. The psalmist genuinely expressed his understanding and experience with God as his shepherd. However, many scholars believed David wrote it during his kingship (around 1000 BC to 993 BC). Psalm 23:2-3 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters; he restores my soul. Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. These twin guardian angels will always be with me at my back and my beck. The center point of this psalm is for you are with me. In the original Hebrew language, there are 26 words before this phrase, and 26 afterwards (Limburg, 74). His word and Spirit shall comfort themhis rod and staff, alluding to the shepherd's crook, or the rod under which the sheep passed when they were counted (Lev 27 32), or the staff with which the shepherds drove away the dogs that would scatter or worry the sheep. And David knew that this would carry on all the days of his life. And yet through it all he could look back and write 'the Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want'. There are few experiences in life that would be more satisfying. It is getting harder to live on this planet - from a health point of view, from a financial point of view, from a spiritual and moral point of view, from a fear and anxiety point of view - there is much that a person could be concerned about. Hundreds of additional study tools complement the commentary, such as. Comfort -- for your rod and Thy staff comfort me. The continuance of it: It shall follow me all my life long, even to the last; for whom God loves he loves to the end. David wrote this while remembering his fearful experiences. These twin guardian angels will always be with me at my back and my beck Goodness and mercy follow him alwaysall the days of his life the black days as well as the bright days, the days of fasting as well as the days of feasting, the dreary days of winter as well as the bright days of summer. Sheep are easy targets for parasites, lice, and flies. Notably, David recognized that under the shepherds leading, he may walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Daily devotional with John Piper. He does not say there shall not be any evil; he had got beyond even that high assurance, and knew that Jesus had put all evil away; but I will fear no evil; not even the Evil One himself; I will not dread the last enemy, I will look upon him as a conquered foe, an enemy to be destroyed, For thou art with me. If David penned this psalm before his coming to the crown, though destined to it, he had as much reason to fear wanting as any man. If there is a wire fence, they'll get caught in it. Psalm 23 mainly illustrates God as a caring shepherd. On still other days, she found herself walking through the middle of the valley. [6]. "He recovers me when I am sick, and revives me when I am faint, and so restores the soul which was ready to depart." Play. His presence shall comfort them: Thou art with me. [1], It is not only I do not want, but I shall not want. Come what may, if famine should devastate the land, or calamity destroy the city, I shall not want. Old age with its feebleness shall not bring me any lack, and even death with its gloom shall not find me destitute. Do you have the confidence to say that the almighty God IS your Shepherd right now? This unspeakably delightful verse has been sung on many a dying bed, and has helped to make the dark valley bright times out of mind. Near death, the saint still calmly walks he does not need to quicken his pace in alarm or panic. And it is in these times that it starts getting a lot more personal! He will wipe every tear from their eyes. The shadow of a dog cannot bite; the shadow of a sword cannot kill; the shadow of death cannot destroy us. (Spurgeon), iii. When things were hard for Joe Christian you would hear the pastor encourage him saying 'Jesus will never leave or forsake you - take heart!' How resolutely he determines to cleave to God and to his duty. Everything in eternity -- for I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever. In Psalm 22 Christ is the Saviour; in Psalm 23 He is the Satisfier; in Psalm 24 He is the Sovereign. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. The hosts care and concern doesnt eliminate the presence of my enemies but enables the experience of Gods goodness and bounty even in their midst. The rod of Jesse shall still be over me as the sovereign succor of my soul.[5]. David gives a beautiful picture: table suggests bounty; prepare suggests foresight and care; before me suggests the personal connection. WebView all of our resources on the biblical book of Psalms. The world is now experiencing a dreadful pandemic. Psalm 23 mainly illustrates God as a caring shepherd. He who turns the ebb into the flood can soon restore our soul. He was faithful in caring for his flock and never complained about his responsibilities. 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of theLordforever. ( Psalms 27:7-14) is sad and plaintive. (12) I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. Let us not think it enough to pass through them, but let us lie down in them, abide in them; this is my rest for ever. Companionship -- for you are with me. WebJohn Fullerton MacArthur Jr. (born June 19, 1939) is an American Protestant pastor and author known for his internationally syndicated Christian teaching radio and television program Grace to You. Even in a fearful place, the presence of the shepherd banished the fear of evil. God is his shepherd and his Goda God all-sufficient to all intents and purposes. No creature will lose itself sooner than a sheep, so apt is it to go astray, and then so unapt to find the way back. The paths that the Shepherd takes us on are the righteous or 'right' paths. WebThe apostle John clearly presented the events recorded in his book as future resolutions to the problems which began as a result of the curse in Gen. 3. But it is there that you learn that though you may not be able to see the shepherd as well as normal, He can see you and is still protecting you! Psalm 23 is a wonderful masterpiece of David that contains encouragement and awe-inspiring spiritual truths. He leads me - Jesus our Shepherd is in the business of leading and bringing you to a place of rest. Solid Joys. Like the Greek word agape (love) in the New Testament, hesed (lovingkindness) involves actionkindness or love expressed through kind or loving actions rather than just feelings. There are stacks of deceptive shepherds around just as there always were. Jesus took this name for Himself when He said 'Before Abraham was born, I AM!' They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. Our God does not withhold anything good from His flock. See here. We must surrender our desires and follow where He leads no matter the cost. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake. [6] As a silly example, a few weeks back I got an email from a past work colleague that I hadn't heard from for some time. Surely goodness (Hebrew: tob) and loving kindness (Hebrew: hesed) shall follow me all the days of my life (v. 6a). [10] We have another source of confidence in our shepherd Jesus that even David didn't have when he wrote this psalm 3000 years ago. For other references to the shadow of death, see Jeremiah 2:6 and Job 10:21-22. The rod and staff were comforting to the sheep, because both were intended for the sheeps benefit. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. This danger made light of, and triumphed over, upon good grounds. [4] I read in a John Hunter book that as well as being able to say 'The Lord is my shepherd' we should be able to say 'The shepherd is my Lord.' I think if we could just grasp this first verse alone our hearts could then rest. There you have it. Kings were anointed (1 Samuel 10:1; 16:3, 12-13; 2 Samuel 23:1; 1 Kings 1:39). Psalm 23 is a song of gratitude that tells Davids relationship with God as his shepherd. There is some debate among commentators as to whether David had the idea of two separate instruments (the rod and the staff) or one instrument used two ways. In fact, he thought quite highly of it, as is evident by this especially generous compliment: Of this delightful song it may be affirmed that its piety and its poetry are equal, its sweetness and its spirituality are unsurpassed. Spurgeon once referred to Psalm 23 as the Pearl of the Psalms in his monthly magazine, The Sword and the Trowel. When we get tired we take a rest. i. And, as in the foregoing psalm he represented Christ dying for his sheep, so here he represents Christians receiving the benefit of all the care and tenderness of that great and good shepherd. 1. Those that feed on God's goodness must follow his direction; he leads them by his providence, by his word, by his Spirit, disposes of their affairs for the best, according to his counsel, disposes their affections and actions according to his command, directs their eye, their way, and their heart, into his love. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. (5) Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day. It is great advice but more than likely it is the most highlighted passage because people are in desperate need to remember it! Now this place of rest is, first and foremost spiritually speaking, right in the midst of the problem. Part 2. Anderson, A.A., The New Century Bible Commentary: Psalms 1-72 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1972), Broyles, Craig C., New International Biblical Commentary: Psalms (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 1999, Brueggemann, Walter, The Message of the Psalms A Theological Commentary (Minneapolis: Augsburg Press, 1984), Clifford, Richard J., Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries: Psalms 1-72 (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2002), Craigie, Peter C., Word Biblical Commentary, Psalms 1-50, Vol. Many people were praying for me. The shepherd certainly did not remove the presence of evil but removed the fear of evil. That's the animal God choose which best represents you! In this psalm, the way of the righteous and the way of the ungodly are contrasted. Verse 4 has a dark tone that embodies the possibility of traversing through the valley of death even in the presence of the shepherd. It is 'The LORD' who is his shepherd! David knew the uniqueness and intimacy of this metaphor. Forever. This is the condition of Gods servant always conflict, but always a spread table. (Maclaren), ii. God (through the prophet Jeremiah) said, For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the spring of living waters, and cut them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water (Jeremiah 2:13). the peace which Jehovah gives to his people, even in the midst of the most trying circumstances! And when the days of this life are over, then we shall enter into that which we can only partly imagine, for, 'No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.'. [10]. And, then, it is not the valley of death, but the valley of the shadow of death, for death in its substance has been removed, and only the shadow of it remains Nobody is afraid of a shadow, for a shadow cannot stop a mans pathway even for a moment. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. We might say that the shepherds presence did not eliminate the presence of evil, but certainly the fear of evil. It is for 'His name's sake' that He does this. David had extreme confidence in who God IS right now! Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. i. They are well helped when any thing ails them: He restoreth my soul. So life here for our sheep is one of continual green pastures. I have all things and abound; not because I have a good store of money in the bank, not because I have skill and wit with which to win my bread, but because The Lord is my shepherd. The wicked always want, but the righteous never; a sinners heart is far from satisfaction, but a gracious spirit dwells in a palace of content.[2]. It implies that the Lord is the only thing needed in life and that Gods shepherding care provides all of our necessities. With this verse, he begins to use the second person (you and your). They are still waters, for the Holy Ghost loves peace, and sounds no trumpet of ostentation in his operations. To experience the care and guidance of God as a shepherd, we must identify ourselves as His sheep. God is like a shepherd to David. Taking the Lord's Supper in an Unworthy Manner. WebThe MacArthur New Testament Commentary is now completethirty-three volumes that take you through the whole New Testament, detail by detail, verse by verse. Not to raging waves of strife, but to peaceful streams of holy love does the Spirit of God conduct the chosen sheep. The shepherd would use his staff to guide sheep and to pull them back from dangerous places. Sproul shared how the Lord used Psalm 23 to bring him daily comfort as he dealt with various health challenges. He first spoke them for Israels sake, but he caused Isaiah to record them for our sake. And obviously, he would then leave the lamb to die in the wilderness, eaten by its predators! The word through is important. David found him so, and so have we. Our children were still quite young. It is as sure as the promise of the God of truth can make it; and we know whom we have believed. Near death, the saint does not walk in the valley, but through the valley. 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. A great promise indeed! Countless experts also argued that David wrote it during the later years of his kingship because of its nostalgic and tranquil tone. My cup runs over (Hebrew: rewayah) (v. 5c). Jesus told the Samaritan woman, If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, Give me a drink, you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water (John 4:10). The shepherd recognizes when the sheep require green pastures and when they require still waters. The psalmist has been talking about God in the third person (he). Psalm 23 commentary is a holy piece of work that exudes different kinds of emotions. The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. But despite this I got on with her pretty well. He has been the pastor of Grace Community Church, a non-denominational church in Sun Valley, California since February 9, 1969. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. This sentence may be read, only goodness and mercy, for there shall be unmingled mercy in our history. It has remanded to their dungeon more felon thoughts, more black doubts, more thieving sorrows, than there are sands on the sea-shore. Here we may observe. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. They probably are anxious about different things. For I am Yahweh your God, We have to learn to sit back and thank Him once again. It is but the shadow of death; there is no substantial evil in it; the shadow of a serpent will not sting nor the shadow of a sword kill. The Hebrew word rewayah suggests abundanceeven superabundance. Forgiveness -- for He restores my soul. We do not die, we do but sleep to wake in glory. In New Zealand (where I live) all of our farms and fields seem to be 'green pastures' and the sheep tend to munch all day! iv. Which is it? They are times, as the Psalm says, when He restores your soul spiritually. i. ), Mounces Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006), Renn, Stephen D., Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words: Word Studies for Key English Bible Words Based on the Hebrew and Greek Texts (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, Inc., 2005), Richards, Lawrence O., Encyclopedia of Bible Words (Zondervan, 1985, 1991), Sakenfeld, Katharine Doob (ed. Guidance -- for He leads me in the paths of righteousness. A servant abideth not in the house for ever, but the son abideth ever. While I am here I will be a child at home with my God; the whole world shall be his house to me; and when I ascend into the upper chamber, I shall not change my company, nor even change the house; I shall only go to dwell in the upper story of the house of the Lord forever. WebPREVIOUS John 20:22 NEXT John 20:24. The shepherds staff was the familiar long rod with a crook on one end. Witamy Wybierz adres dostawy Wszystkie kategorie Wyszukaj Amazon.pl. He understood the special relationship and care a shepherd has with the sheep. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. It leads to burn out, break downs and depression. However, Gods care for David doesnt remove the presence of his adversaries. Blessed is the man. (2.) It is the duty of Christians to encourage themselves in the Lord their God; and we are here directed to take that encouragement both from the relation wherein he stands to us and from the experience we have had of his goodness according to that relation. His Spirit attends us in various operations, like watersin the pluralto cleanse, to refresh, to fertilize, to cherish. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. can be seen as comforting for it is a sign that He loves us scripture says (Heb 12:6). Jesus the Messiah was also a descendant of King David. God Leads The shepherds rod was a sturdy club for use against wild animals that would otherwise prey on the sheep. Mercy is the covenant-word rendered steadfast love elsewhere. It has charmed more griefs to rest than all the philosophy of the world. Nobody is afraid of a shadow, for a shadow cannot stop a mans pathway even for a moment. Why is Psalm 23 one of the most well-known Psalms and the favorite biblical passage of many? And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. The wonderful discovery is that the Lord is not just a shepherd who looks after the entire flock, but He is cares for me as well. However, the oil does not just protect the sheep from nuisance. With no one to turn to, we develop true and steadfast love and trust in the Lord. Here are three points: 1. I need to know you are well.' for his names sake (v. 3c). 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. 1TheLordis my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:4 I will fear no evil, for you are with me, There is a switch here from 'He' to 'You'. Do you? 'What happened exactly to me in the dream?' His passion is to serve the global Church and bring people of diverse backgrounds together to learn & grow. We can imagine various meanings for the valley of the shadow of death.. What is also interesting, even before we get into the actual verses, is that this Psalm is part two of what we could call a Messianic trilogy. (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1979-1988), Brown, Francis; Driver, S.R. When applied to Yahweh, hesed is fundamentally the expression of his loyalty and devotion to the solemn promises attached to the covenant. This is seen in the following table: [2]. God's ordinances are the green pastures in which food is provided for all believers; the word of life is the nourishment of the new man. You may be in a dark place but you must keep walking. This feeding is symbolic of being fed spiritually with the word of God. A sheep unoiled is an easy target for the infestations of such pests. Thats why Psalm 23 is crucially relevant even today. You prepare a table (Hebrew: sulhan) before me in the presence of my enemies (v. 5a). We understand that a shadow is not tangible but is cast by something that is. c. You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over: Despite the dangers about and the presence of enemies, David enjoyed the richness of his hosts goodness. When, after one sin, David's heart smote him, and, after another, Nathan was sent to tell him, Thou art the man, God restored his soul. 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