Psalm 23 (NLT)

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.

2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength.

He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.

4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley,

I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.

Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.

You honor me by anointing my head with oil.

My cup overflows with blessings.

6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me

all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord

forever.

Psalm 23:6 (NLT)

6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me

    all the days of my life,

and I will live in the house of the Lord

    forever.

“Pursue me” – To harass, like a dog chasing us…

In His Goodness – IM SATISFIED

Psalm 23:1-2 (NLT)

1 The Lord is my shepherd;

    I have all that I need.

2 He lets me rest in green meadows;

    he leads me beside peaceful streams.

John 10:11 (NLT)

11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.

In His Goodness – I’M STRENGTHENED

Psalm 23:3 (NLT)

3 He renews my strength.

He guides me along right paths,

    bringing honor to his name.

“He guides” = Submission – Hb. Lead, govern. 

In His Goodness – I’M SAFE

Psalm 23:4 (NLT)

4 Even when I walk

    through the darkest valley,

I will not be afraid,

    for you are close beside me.

Your rod and your staff

    protect and comfort me.

In His Goodness – I’M SECURE

Psalm 23:5 (NLT)

5 You prepare a feast for me

    in the presence of my enemies.

You honor me by anointing my head with oil.

    My cup overflows with blessings.

Application: Pray Psalm 23 everyday this week.