Psalm 23 --- One of the most well-known passage of scriptures
which is often referenced in times of distress to provide a person a measure of
comfort and assurance. It's time for deeper reflection on what this passage
really is conveying about the relationship between God and Man.
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"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me."
Significant Points
Sheep addresses the shepherd in this passage; becomes intimate discourse of deep affection. There's intimate contact between shepherd and sheep.
Dangers: Rampaging rivers in flood; avalanches, rock slides; poisonous plants, predators; storms of sleet, hail, and snow.
Shepherd heads towards high country with the summer range.
Shepherd leads flock gently and persistently.
The way of the valley: well-watered route; gentlest grades; generally where richest feed, best forage is found along route.
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Never Alone
Courtesy of Walter Hawkins
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Further Review
Jehovah-Shammah --- The Lord is There
Related Blog: One More Valley
Related Blog: Guidance
Romans 8:35, 37-39 --- "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword...No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Hebrews 13:5-6 --- "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me."
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