Greetings Sheep Saints...
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. he makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. 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 Your staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." (Psalm 23:1-6)
NOTE: Recommended Ruminator Reading...A SHEPHERD LOOKS AT PSALM 23 by Phillip Keller.
In this crazy world of wolves and sheep...we need a Shepherd. There are many benefits being in The Shepherd's flock:
1. No want
2. Rest in green pasture
3. Still waters
4. Restoration of soul (mind, will, emotions, the seat of who we are)
5. No fear of evil
6. Comfort
7. Prepared tables in presence of enemies
8. Anointed head
9. Running over cup
10.Goodness and mercy following for a lifetime
11. Permanent residence in the house of the Lord
All of this good stuff...hinges on THE LORD being my SHEPHERD...not anyone or anything else. If I am fooled by a wolf in shepherd clothing...the wolf is my shepherd...then take the 11 benefits and write the exact opposite...and then put me on the table for dinner cause da wolf is hungry.
Three things:
1. Since my name is Rodney...I am always excited...to find out I have a group of people working for me..."Thy ROD and Thy STAFF comfort me." Good job staff. My friend Williams Visher told me that he can identify with me...since he is..."The WILL of God."
2. I would be amiss if I did not mention my two traveling companions following me (1) Shirley
and (2) Goodness
3. As you walk THROUGH the valley of the shadow of death...KEEP ON WALKING...because you will eventually come out the other side. Do not set up residence in the Valley.
Love and Comforted Kisses
Rodney "Not Wanting" Boyd
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