Displaying Christian Sermons by tag: Psalm 23
David Jeremiah (January-28-2023) Daily Devotional: The Best From Psalm 23: The House of the Lord - Turning Point
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. - Psalm 23:6
Recommended Reading: Jeremiah 23:3-6 - 3 “But I will gather the remnant of My flock out of all countries where I have driven them, and bring them back to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase. 4 I will set up shepherds over them who will feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, nor shall they be lacking,” says the Lord. 5 “Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord,“That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness;A King shall reign and prosper,And execute judgment and righteousness in the earth.6 In His days Judah will be saved,And Israel will dwell safely;Now this is His name by which He will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
As we enter 2023 with Psalm 23, notice how it ends in the house of the Lord. Jesus used this image in John 14:2, saying, “In My Father’s house are many mansions.… I go to prepare a place for you.”
In his book on Psalm 23, David Roper said, “It’s not that heaven is somewhat like home. It is home. Our earthly homes are mere signs or reflections—primitive symbols of warmth, love, togetherness, and familiarity. The ultimate reality is our Father’s house—where there is a father who never dies, who makes a home for the lonely, who treats us like family, where real love awaits us.”[1]
The final two chapters of the Bible give us a vivid flyover of our heavenly home. In Revelation 21 and 22, we read about a new planet and a vast city. Those who know Christ as their Shepherd have a future beyond belief.
Make sure you’re among that number. Be certain the Lord alone is your Shepherd!
Everything goes wrong here; nothing will go wrong there. Nothing will be lost; nothing will be missing; nothing will fall apart or go down the drain. Heaven is God’s answer to Murphy’s Law. - David Roper
David Jeremiah (January-21-2023) Daily Devotional: The Best From Psalm 23: Anointed With Oil - Turning Point
You anoint my head with oil. - Psalm 23:5
Recommended Reading: John 10:7-16 - JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD - 7 Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. 12 But a hireling, he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. 13 The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. 15 As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. 16 And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd.
Over a hundred years ago, William Evans wrote a little book about Psalm 23, in which he said: “A shepherd must be a physician also. In the belt of the shepherd, medicines are always carried. Sheep are very susceptible to sicknesses of many kinds…. Ofttimes at night as the sheep passed into the fold, the shepherd’s knowing eye would detect that one or another of them was sick and feverish…. He would take the feverish sheep and… anoint the bruise with mollifying ointment.”[1]
Olive oil was the shepherd’s great secret. He used it for making and dipping bread, for fuel for his lamp, as a lotion, and as an ointment for his own wounds and those of his sheep. A few drops of the lubricating fluid would relieve the hurt of a cut or bruise.
The Bible compares the Holy Spirit to oil. The Good Shepherd anoints us with this precious oil, and the Spirit’s invisible ministry to us gives us nourishment, brings a radiance to our face like a lotion, and heals our wounds.
Rely on the Spirit’s ministering work today.
The metaphor of oil—the visible and tangible liquid poured upon and absorbed by a human being—tells the invisible presence and action of the Holy Spirit. - John McKinley
David Jeremiah (January-14-2023) Daily Devotional: The Best From Psalm 23: Paths of Righteousness.
He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. - Psalm 23:3
Recommended Reading: John 10:1-6 - JESUS THE TRUE SHEPHERD
10 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. 5 Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” 6 Jesus used this illustration, but they did not understand the things which He spoke to them.
This simple sentence contains two astounding facts.
First, the Lord guides us in the right paths, knows how to direct us, and shows us the decisions that are best. Just as a shepherd goes before his flock, so the Lord goes before you. He prepares the future for you, and He leads you into opportunities He has arranged. It’s like the old hymn says: “He leadeth me, He leadeth me; by His own hand He leadeth me: His faithful follower I would be, for by His hand He leadeth me.”
Second, He leads us for the sake of His own glory—for His own Name’s sake. Yes, He wants what is best for us, but He intends to gain glory for Himself in the process. He doesn’t lead us to glorify us—but to glorify Himself!
What does this mean for us in practical terms? It means we should offer our total lives to God, seek His guidance in every decision, and use every opportunity to serve Him—giving Him all the glory.
To believers, the Twenty-third Psalm is to live a life of victory, a life of joy and peace, a life triumphant in prayer, in Bible study, in service. - Robert C. McQuilkin
David Jeremiah (January-07-2023) Daily Devotional: The Best From Psalm 23: Still Waters
He leads me beside the still waters. - Psalm 23:2
Recommended Reading: Isaiah 40:10-11 - Behold, the Lord God shall come with a strong hand, And His arm shall rule for Him; Behold, His reward is with Him, And His work before Him. 11 He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, And carry them in His bosom, And gently lead those who are with young.
Let’s adopt Psalm 23 for 2023! In his book on this passage, J. Wilbur Chapman suggested a practical way to experience God’s green pastures and still waters. He wrote, “Every day must begin with feeding… and end with quiet contemplation of his mercy…. The day which began with feeding must end in quiet thoughtfulness if we would keep in fellowship with the Lord, and absorb his beauty of holiness.”[1]
What a picture!
There’s no better way to start the morning than by spending time in the pasturage of God’s Word, feeding our soul and gaining His perspective. Some people have only five minutes; others can spend an hour. But we shouldn’t skip our spiritual disciplines at the start of the day. And in the evening before retiring, we can enjoy the still waters of God’s peace as we contemplate His faithfulness through the day.
His Spirit attends us in various ways like “waters”—in the plural number, you will notice—to cleanse, to refresh, and to strengthen. But he cannot be appreciated or appropriated in his transforming power until we have learned the lesson of waiting before him in perfect quietness. J. Wilbur Chapman
David Jeremiah (January-01-2023) Daily Devotional: The Best From Psalm 23: Our Shepherd.
The Lord is my shepherd. - Psalm 23:1
Recommended Reading: Psalm 23
Around thirty years ago, a skeleton was found in a cave near Jericho. Recent high-tech analysis has discovered the man was a Judean shepherd who lived before Abraham. Near his body was a bow, two arrows, a wooden bowl, a basket, a stick, and a pair of sandals. On the bottom of the sandals was sheep’s dung. The shepherd used the arrows to hunt small game or birds to supplement his diet, and he wrapped and carried his bowl with him in order to mix and eat his food.
Also nearby was a straw mat that served as a sleeping pad. The man was just over five feet, and at one point he broke his leg. Though it had healed, he walked with a limp. He died in his forties. His teeth were badly decayed, but his bones were sturdy and strong.[1]
This unique glimpse into the past tells us shepherding was a hard and humble profession. The Lord works hard on our behalf, and He does so with humility. How incredible! In His humility and hard work for us, our Shepherd tends to us and meets all our need!
All day, every day, a shepherd’s task is to watch over the helpless flock. - Mark Tabb
Bill Johnson - Watch Sermon: Set Up for Victory: Promises from Psalm 23. You have been set up for victory! No matter what situation you are facing right now, this is God’s promise to you; God is with you and for you. In this sermon clip, Bill Johnson teaches from Psalm 23, and the promises of God over our lives. His Presence is what leads us and keeps us safe through both the valleys and mountain-tops.
Watch Motivation - Spiritual People Don’t Know They Are Being Watched & Protected - Psalm 23
Christian Motivation - Psalm 23 - The LORD is My Shepherd
Joyce Meyer - Psalm 23 - Part 4 - Enjoying Everyday Life (01-03-2018). God invites us to eat at His table, not because we're worthy guests, but because He wants our company. Will you accept His invitation?
