25-26. He restores our souls. God spares nothing to care for me. David wrote this Psalm from personal experience because he too was a shepherd. 0000031987 00000 n 0000032350 00000 n Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. First, David's faith rested in God. 3) DEATH IS A DEFEATED FOE (PSALM 23:4) a) There can be no valley without mountains. Click here for more messages from the Psalm 23 Series. Jan 10, 1988. Marsh just what I need to read tonight. All of us can both rejoice and grieve, due to the goodness of this wife, mother, and friend. A good shepherd who lay down his life for the sheep. Do we know what is specific about West Grove now? Those who belong to the Good Shepherd receive a lavish welcome when they arrive home. 43 34 The peace of the twenty-third psalm is built on that great promise, "The Lord is my Shepherd.". He restores my soul. John 10:11 says: I am the good shepherd. << 44 0 obj /E 36556 3 He restores my soul. Shepherd need a shepherd and sheep dog team who know them and who claim them. >> What also works for me is the reminder each day that the Lord IS my shepherd as I make my way down the path. Do you have this hope? May the Good Shepherd provide for all your needs. The Lord is my shepherd -. = Admit that you are a sinner and can't save yourself. The veteran said after that, it was hard to go back to fighting the next day. Have you come to grips with the reality of death as God's penalty for sin? Your email address will not be published. As we come to honor the life and memory of Mary Smith, we come also to face the reality of death. Sin, our sin separated from God and in that caused what God had made, fallen. Marsh, he would say, Youve created a spiritual world. Tuesday: [They were] asking, Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? The Shepherd fed David in peaceful green pastures. Have you personally received Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God and as your Good Shepherd? From the New Testament, we know why Abraham was willing to obey God, and to put his son to death. Psalm 23 reminds us that life has difficult moments, but ultimately, we find protection and joy. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. One image comes from the verse, 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. Scripture: Psalm 23. The Lord is my Shepherd. In death, we want to know that not everything you knew of expected changed. One of the jobs of a shepherd is to lead his sheep. Like sheep we have wandered into the wilderness of sin. I fear no evil; for Thou art with me; He writes this Psalm from the perspective of sheep. 2 http://www.workingpreacher.org/craft.aspx?post=1498. Those who have personally trusted in Jesus Christ can also give thanks for the failures and the faults of those who have touched their lives, and have passed on. That does not mean, however, that you and I are without hope. The more Ashley spoke about the matrix, the faster he talked and the more excited he got until he just started bouncing, and his arms flapping about. Its ok to miss her. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. Do we know our children and spouses well enough to know what delights their hearts? There are two images that the Psalmist paints for us. 1983. We thank the Lord for another beautiful Sunday morning that He has given us. My heart hurts for this family, I know too well their hurt. Jesus, my shepherd, and the sheepdogs who care for me on Jesus team will lead me towards all I want. The goodness and kindness of Mrs. Smith is the source of the warm memories which we have sought to recall and refresh in her eulogy a few moments ago. Twenty years ago, I could have used the name of Joshua in passing, but not so today. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. I dont. Its what attracted you and me to him. That does not mean we are without hope. Let's be honest, the valley of the shadow of death is a place we're all a little squeamish about. There must be something we need. How can you have assurance when you face death? His fear was replaced by faith. What is the one thing necessary for a shadow to exist? God is calling me, and I must go. In heaven we will be totally surrounded by Gods presence, c.) God will allows us to share in His eternal victory, a.) Allow us to see this life with the assurance and power of Christ Jesus, who has conquered death and is alive with an everlasting life. So rather than prepare a sermon, I simply wrote a letter. "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" I want candy, I want my cookie, I want my toy. Jesus himself experienced great sorrow at the loss of someone who was close to him. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. The Christian can be thankful for the failures of those whose lives have touched their own because of the assurance that "God causes all things to work together for good, to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28). Marsh,. he would say again. God is our host He guides us through our eternal life. 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. No, this couldnt have happened. c. = Confess that Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior. . C. Death followed David everywhere. Make Your Spirit and peace present in all of their homes and lives. Why do they need a shepherd? The rod is used by a shepherd to ward off evil and to direct the sheep as they walk. startxref for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," 23:4 ). When John saw Jesus, he cried out. Until that day comes when the light pierces the shadow and it will our challenge, our hope, and our way forward is to put one foot in front of the other. You may know the 23 rd Psalm, but do you know the Good Shepherd? Mary Anne, thank you so very much for your kind and encouraging words. Thou dost prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Brandy was someone who was caring to a fault. For centuries the Twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most treasured passages in all of Holy Scripture. He couldnt physically contain the joy, life, and vitality of the matrix within him. I love the imagery you created with light and shadow. I want. It is already a present reality. I lift up my eyes to the hills--where does my help come from? The entertainer came back to continue the program. David was satisfied. David understood what it was to be a shepherd and David knew a lot about sheep and what sheep need. He restores my soul. We are not surely exactly what we want, just that we are unsatisfied with what we have. And so he is looking for comfort. Let me remind you that the shepherd is still with the sheep. 0000004004 00000 n Will you do that today? How can a lost sheep be restored to the fold? He refreshed him with cool water from a quiet stream. endobj There are many images in this psalm which hold particular meaning. An excellent choice. We want hope. John Piper Jan 10, 1988. Through repentance and faith. Thank you Fr. Every time this happened I would try to slow him down as best as anyone could and remind him, Ashley, I havent created anything. But Abraham and Sarah were unable to bear children. He restores my soul. After extended conversation, the two armies agreed to pool some of their food together for a Christmas meal. We shall not want. Through Gods grace, in Christ, we will be reunited with her in heaven, Prayer for the family, church and community. Having trouble logging into your account? In Psalm 23, David is saying, "The Lord is to me what I've been to my sheep. Jesus has trod the Psalm 23-journey before us. My cup overflows. We trust in the good shepherd. A Hope Which Exchanges Fear for Faith ( Psalm 23) A Message of Hope ( Hebrews 2:14-15) Christ's Comfort ( John 14) Death: The Door to Eternity ( Luke 16:19-31) Freedom from the Fear of Death ( John 14:1-6 and Hebrews 2:14-15) GodA Shepherd to Israel ( Ezekiel 34) God the Protector . God's Goodness is watching over us. Psalm 121. 0000002116 00000 n Lessons from a Sheepdog. // For you, me, Ruth. His fear was replaced by faith. Moody said to a friend, someday soon you will read in the papers that D. L. Moody of Northfield is dead. Ted Giese / March 8th 2014 / Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. The value of the words and their expression at the end of life is well established. We ask Jesus to restore our souls. The Lord's my Shepherd - Psalm 23. We have many wants, but the psalmist points us to the reality that all that we may want in life is found and satisfied in the Shepherd. Only those who know the Good Shepherd will enjoy the benefits of this Psalm. May this hope be yours in this hour of grief. In the next few moments, I want to offer to you the hope which David experienced, and which he expressed in Psalm 23. Almost every time without exception, when I sit down with a family to plan a funeral service, they talk about the 23rd Psalm. This is the faith of which David is writing, in Psalm 23. When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. That doesnt help anyone. You are correct, we do not walk alone. Psalm 23:1-2 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He leads me beside still waters. Not how it was 30 years ago, but right now and right now. The writer to the Hebrews gives us two vitally important truths, which explain the faith of David in Psalm 23. But there is another reality, a greater reality. Not like you lecturing yourself, but rather praying into the hope that the day will come when you and I might say with fully certainty I shall not want. John 6:37-40, Psalm 23, Psalms 23:1-6, Psalms 6:1-10, Sermon Topics: I know. Even when we dont see it the light accompanies us through the valley. God protected Sarah, and spoke to Pharaoh, who was about to make her his wife. However, I feel that most people miss out on some of the deepest and richest truths that it has to share. I will close by returning to Psalm 90, You return mankind to the dust, saying, "Return, descendants of Adam." - Psalm 90:3. If not, will you ask Christ to be your Shepherd today? Do we know those we live with well enough to know when they are struggling, before they have admitted to themselves? After this an old man was asked to present the same Psalm. I do not remember ever taking a funeral where I did not use the 23rd Psalm. And neither do you. 1013. In this Psalm David, who is himself a shepherd, describes the LORD as his own personal shepherd. It never fades. Prayerfully ask God to show you prophets to whom you should listen. I. Indeed, we are still walking through the valley of the shadow of death. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. I dont know when or where or how it will happen for you, but I promise you this, there will be moments when you catch glimpses of the light, and the day will come when the light pierces the shadow. - Order of Christian Funerals, General Introduction, nos. Psalm 23 Devotional 4: Our Shepherd Knows Us . Let the shepherd guide you there and grieve in the meantime. Thank you for adding so much to the meaning of it all. Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. If we are serving alongside God as sheepdog, do we know andlove the sheep? It does not say, God will keep you from danger, but rather it describes that there will come times, and they come for all of us, when we feel like we are walking through a dark, dangerous valley -- a valley of the shadow of death.. Dont you believe a word of it. Kelvin, yes, it was a difficult sermon. Years ago I met a veteran of World War I. Hear us today, Father, and grant these requests of Your people. Shepherds know the needs of their sheep. Psalm 23 reminds us that life has difficult moments, but ultimately, we find protection and joy. In Keilah, Philistines fled before him. A famous entertainer was once asked to recite the 23 rd Psalm in a performance. xref As I give thanks to God for this last week in which we hosted Family Promise, including one of the first children born into the program (born on Maundy Thursday), this is one way in which knowing our community, loving the people, and shepherding have served well those in need. Only He can make us right with God again. (2) The Lamb of God died for us, and triumphed over death by His resurrection. This passage puts Psalm 23 into perspective. To comfort: Florence leaves a vacancy that no one can replace, a gap in our lives. What your feeling is expected. The light is always shining behind the shadow, and the shadow will never overcome it. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. In John 10:11-13 we read, 11 "I am the good shepherd. It is with this faith that we can grieve today, but we will grieve with hope, if the Lord is our Shepherd, because He became the Lamb of God in our place. ii) Psalm 23 is in between two "mountain" Psalms. He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. Death is a mystery we cannot fully comprehend. >> There can be no shadow without light. What is that hope? It was only a test, but Abraham did not know it. "Even though I walk through the darkest valley," or as most of us memorized it, "the valley of the shadow of death.". A Sermon On Luke 1:46-55, Seeing With The Eye Of The Heart A Funeral Sermon on 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:9. Jesus was always to be our shepherd. This will continue forever and ever. But what the Word of God does make very clear is that as we move through such times, God is with us. God is bigger than any problem we will ever face in life. are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; Whether or not you want to hear Psalm 23, we all need the truth of Psalm 23 because Psalm 23 is about Jesus, and he's the one we want to see. Will you take the Shepherds hand and let him lead you through this valley of darkness so that you can say at the end of the psalm-, Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." The staff with its large crook at the end serves to support the sheeps body when it crosses a dangerous chasm. The restoration He gives is forgiveness of sin and peace with God. Sometimes they talk about memorizing it at school. She would simply repeat over and over again I want. Furthermore, everyone who touched that child was brought into a friendly relationship with the father. 0000019053 00000 n Read Psalm 23. Third, David's faith replaced his fear of his enemies, and even of death. Psalm 23:1-2 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. My heart goes out to you with having to preach what had to be a profoundly difficult sermon for your friend. are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. Jesus offers salvation to the all but many won't believe Him. It becomes a solid declaration that we are those people who have been richly blessed and so can lead lives of confidence, courage, and generosity, knowing that we have, indeed, been blessed to be a blessing.2. To breathe new air, and find it - celestial; To feel invigorated, and find it - immortality; To rise from the care, the loneliness, and the turmoil of earth. By Gene Wilder, posted October 26, 1999 in . In the Revelation to John it is that one seated on the throne saying, See, I am making all things new (Revelation 21:2-7). He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. She was a real Christian for many years. 0000004086 00000 n This is sad and sometimes people suggest that we not think about sad things but in recalling memories of times together at Sherry's . Not only did Jesus Christ come as the Lamb of God, to die for those who would be His sheep. "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.". Dont forget the jokes, or the way she would make you feel when she was around you. But there they were, eating together at a table, or at least on the ground, in the presence of an enemy. We have many wants dont we? This sermon has inspired me greatly as I am using portions of it to prepare a sermon/eulogy for my fallen first cousin. Carey: Henry Carey, 1723 Psalm 23 Joseph Addison, 1712 DOXOLOGY The Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care; His presence shall my wants . He had lost his kingdom; his family; his home; and his peace. That was an outstanding funeral sermon, and ( I guess) an exceptionally demanding one for you to preach. God had given them a son, when they were as good as dead. Psalm 23:4: Comfort Through the Rod and Staff: F. B. Meyer, B. And you, Bethlehem, in the land ofJudah, God is loving, and present, fiercely and tenderly holding all of us whom God lovingly created. However, that seemed to me to be off kilter somehow. A large audience filled the large auditorium. David killed lions and bears with his own hands. Call it the light or call it the matrix, it doesnt matter. 13 Psalm 23 - Lord Shepherd - Helen Abercrombie 1998 (MLM) - page 2 www.scholia.net shepherd; I shall not want. That is easier said than done. What are sheep like? If you know the shepherd, renewal will come but dont rush to try and find it. I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. God's sheep will never again leave His house. a.) The Funeral Sermon for Helen Abercrombie Pastor Michael L. McCoy Grace, mercy and peace to you, in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. We lift up the Tebbe Family and friends to You today and ask that Your peace, mercy and strength might rest with them during this time of sorrow and loss. Into an unbroken calm; and find it - glory? This is what the Good Shepherd has done for us. The LORD watches over you--the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. Psalms 23:4. (John 1:29). The light has been with us from the beginning. 76 0 obj I shall not want is a prayer and declaration about the future. /T 108286 Try. It portrays God as the shepherd who is at once a protector as well as a caregiver. God is there to comfort us and sustain us. Family and friends of Phyllis May (Horstman) Sahlstrom, we gather, grieving the loss of one we love and will miss. I want to share with you a passage of scripture that has been a source of comfort for many people. 0000019265 00000 n The valley is real and the shadow is here. Even when she did not know what she wanted. We come to You and ask for Your divine presence in this place today and grant to us Your Spirit of comfort. He does not send us through the dark valley with a cheery promise to meet us again on the other side. I like the theme of the 23rd Psalm. One of the first things that drew me to Judys reflections about sheep, sheepdog, and shepherd, was what I didnt hear. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. But he said, "my" shepherd. Sheep have many needs. So help our spirits to find peace and comfort in Your eternal strength. He restores my soul. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. This is not my doing. Americans especially hated Germans with a deeply racist attitude. 0000001988 00000 n He is there, right beside you, guiding and leading step by step. If you had died last Monday morning would the Good Shepherd have lead you home? St. Peter wrote in his first letter (1 Pet 4:12) Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you., The Bible constantly tells us that there will be difficult times in life, and Psalm 23 voices such a warning. I mentioned earlier that death was not apart of Gods plan. God promised to bless Abraham through his offspring. John 10:26-28: You do not believe, because you are not of My sheep, as I said to you. Its trustworthy. >> Hebrews 13:20-21: Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. And in fact, I wanna ask you to do that . You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over. endobj God raised Him from the dead. /Pages 40 0 R You have simply awoken to what has always been here, what has aways been within you. The matrix Ashley experienced is the light behind the shadow. It was a difficult sermon and a hard loss. In heaven we will be totally surrounded by God's presence. Theres been a mistake. Scripture: Psalm 25:8-9. He said he never expected to find it here in Uvalde and in Utopia. 2. 0000017864 00000 n 43 0 obj It is glorious! Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me . And I listened to Ashleys stories about how it happened time and again in his life. He gave Abraham and Sarah as son, when they were "as good as dead" so far as child-bearing was concerned. At the beginning of the service, a very familiar passage was read--Psalm 23. The first image is that of a shepherd and his sheep. The Lord protects, guides, and supports us. The shadow is not the ultimate reality. B. That sounds light-years away, but in fact it Cancel. I was scrolling through her Facebook page and noticed this fun tradition of pie-ing someone in the face at the Waffle House. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. There is another passage, not nearly as familiar, which informs us that David's sense of peace and security is not natural, but supernatural. Psalm 23 says: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 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