Psalm 23 is an explicit metaphor that displays the relationship between God and His people. If there is a wire fence, they'll get caught in it. 1 Samuel 17:35), and the latter for control since discipline is security., iii. He is in control. As a deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants after you, God (Psalm 42:1). He was faithful in caring for his flock and never complained about his responsibilities. It works. Grab your Bible and read this Psalm noting down the times 'I, my, me, he, his, you' etc are used. It is the valley of the shadow, deep indeed, and dark, and dirty; but the valleys are fruitful, and so is death itself fruitful of comforts to God's people. God is the one who looks after our lives. (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2006-2009), VanGemeren, Willem A. Is one better than the other? WebVerses 1-7. His focus is upon the effects of the Fall in the undoing of creation and the manner in which God rids His creation of Witamy, zaloguj si. It doesn't mean that anything outwardly has to change. What 1 Corinthians 13 is to weddings, Psalm 23 is to funerals. The goodness and care suggested by the prepared table is set right in the midst of the presence of my enemies. Provision -- for Thou prepare a table before me. (5) Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day. The writer of Psalm 23 makes an analogy between God and the shepherd. Anderson, A.A., The New Century Bible Commentary: Psalms 1-72 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1972), Broyles, Craig C., New International Biblical Commentary: Psalms (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 1999, Brueggemann, Walter, The Message of the Psalms A Theological Commentary (Minneapolis: Augsburg Press, 1984), Clifford, Richard J., Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries: Psalms 1-72 (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2002), Craigie, Peter C., Word Biblical Commentary, Psalms 1-50, Vol. But he also knew something else. Forever. d. For You are with me: This emphasizes that it is the presence of the shepherd that eliminated the fear of evil for the sheep. No, press on knowing that if there are shadows, there must be light around the corner causing them! III. The other thing to note on this point is that the entire psalm is only valid for those who truly have Jesus as their shepherd. You are being chased (but don't fret - it's a good thing! Comfort -- for your rod and Thy staff comfort me. This sentence may be read, only goodness and mercy, for there shall be unmingled mercy in our history. Pastor John MacArthur | The MacArthur Commentaries Grace to You. It has remanded to their dungeon more felon thoughts, more black doubts, more thieving sorrows, than there are sands on the sea-shore. He will never, ever, leave you! i. (3.) When people die, we think of them as having entered the valley of the shadow of death, but the same is true for their loved ones. David envisioned God as a benevolent host who prepared a grand banquet. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish ; no one can snatch them out of my hand. In the ancient Near East, the shepherd was a royal metaphor. To walk indicates the steady advance of a soul which knows its road, knows its end, resolves to follow the path, feels quite safe, and is therefore perfectly calm and composed Observe that it is not walking in the valley, but through the valley. Jesus took this name for Himself when He said 'Before Abraham was born, I AM!' But it is alluded to such as in Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water." He takes them into his fold, and then takes care of them, protects them, and provides for them, with more care and constancy than a shepherd can, that makes it his business to keep the flock. Basically fear tactics. Play. But the shepherds here use dogs and fences to drive and control the sheep. The intimate portrayal of God as a shepherd is what makes Psalm 23 unique and unforgettable. The psalmist genuinely expressed his understanding and experience with God as his shepherd. The profound way of weaving Davids testimony to bring glory to God through this Psalm is utterly magnificent. The instruments used by the shepherd comforted David. It included the most highlighted passage in the Bible which turned out to be this passage: Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. In this psalm, the way of the righteous and the way of the ungodly are contrasted. WebThou hast relieved me in my distress; be gracious to me and hear my prayer. His presence shall comfort them: Thou art with me. Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. WebJohn Fullerton MacArthur Jr. (born June 19, 1939) is an American Protestant pastor and author known for his internationally syndicated Christian teaching radio and television program Grace to You. (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1979-1988), Brown, Francis; Driver, S.R. His hope rises, and his faith is strengthened, by being exercised. I live in New Zealand, and yes, I know, we have more sheep than people! In these paths we cannot walk unless God both lead us into them and lead us in them. I will believe that thou reignest still. It has comforted the noble host of the poor. But the love for our Saviour is great, with us waiting patiently for a time all these woes will come to an end. i. 2. Articles Messages Books Podcasts Filter Resources By Ask Pastor John. Here is. The certainty of it: Surely it shall. [1] It is a Psalm that encompasses our live here and even extends into eternity future. Just as when great princes go abroad they must not go unattended, so it is with the believer. (Spurgeon). She is a lady that is unfortunately into the New Age and has spirit guides etc She doesn't agree with what I believe nor do I agree with her beliefs. He will sustain and provide for all of His peoples needs. In the Bible, anointing was used to designate a person for a significant role. On the one hand it is not quoted in the New Testament directly concerning Jesus. Sounds like a nice place to be for a defenceless sheep now doesn't it? The idea that the LORD is a shepherd to His people is also prevalent throughout the Bible. Its also of paramount importance to recognize that the shepherd in this psalm connotes more than someone who merely herds the flock. It is true that in extreme cases the shepherd would break the leg of the lamb. In Psalm 22 He gives His life for the sheep; in Psalm 23 He gives His love to the sheep; in Psalm 24 He gives us light when He shall appear. Daily devotional with John Piper. It is a psalm written by David who grew up as a shepherd. They are quiet waters times when there are no waves and no troubles and you can feed and are restored. He that is the shepherd of Israel, of the whole church in general (Ps 80 1), is the shepherd of every particular believer; the meanest is not below his cognizance, Isa 40 11. [10] We have another source of confidence in our shepherd Jesus that even David didn't have when he wrote this psalm 3000 years ago. Mercy is the covenant-word rendered steadfast love elsewhere. b. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death: This line from the psalm and the psalm as a whole has proven itself precious to many a dying saint through the ages. can be seen as comforting for it is a sign that He loves us scripture says (Heb 12:6). May we live in the daily enjoyment of this blessing, receiving a fresh anointing for every days duties. Though God may suffer his people to fall into sin, he will not suffer them to lie still in it. From God's being his shepherd he infers that he shall not want anything that is good for him, v. 1. Psalm 23 is written by David who grew up as a shepherd. Jesus the Messiah was also a descendant of King David. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. That he was not stinted, was not straitened, but had abundance: "My cup runs over, enough for myself and my friends too." i. The comforts of a living saint. Psalms 25:4-5 Make me know Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths. Right paths lead to life rather than death (see Matthew 7:13-14). It wasn't a nice dream at all '. Many a time we should have fainted unless we had believed; and it was the good shepherd that kept us from fainting. Below are some of his most touching and eloquent comments on each verse. The Psalms are Hebrew poetry, and the title of the book comes from the Greek Septuagint. [12] Must admit that I have been dealing with a few trials lately and when I read this verse it kind of caught me by surprise! WebThe backdrop for the Psalms is twofold: 1) the acts of God in creation and history, and 2) the history of Israel. Then from the pulpit you would hear the same person say that if you didn't do this, this, and this you could lose your salvation or the Holy Spirit would leave you etc. What He is leading, guiding and teaching us is firstly about the inward change to the circumstance even if outwardly things remain the same. God is like a shepherd to David. They would travel from oasis to oasis. Though the majority of the occurrences of hesed are translated steadfast love, there are undeniable elements of mercy and kindness that underlie each of these occurrences (Renn, 633-634). The hosts care and concern doesnt eliminate the presence of my enemies but enables the experience of Gods goodness and bounty even in their midst. Guess I had put my eyes on the problem too much! In the end, in whatever it is that places you in fear or unease, you have to come back to this very thought we are speaking of here - 'The Lord is my shepherd' - He is in control of all things. Gods shepherding care from the previous verse brought restoration to Davids soul. Kansas City, Missouri 64118, 2017 The Spurgeon Center and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. and Kahane, Ahuvia, The Oxford English-Hebrew Dictionary (Oxford University Press, 1998), Fohrer, Georg, Hebrew & Aramaic Dictionary of the Old Testament (SCM Press, 2012), Freedman, David Noel (ed. No matter his present environment, David could look to the fact of Gods shepherd-like presence and know, You are with me and I will fear no evil.. Psalm 23:6 And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. To be invited to Gods table is the ultimate honor. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. WebIs an okay to good Bible commentary but sometimes John MacArthur explains some things which seems to be that he has never studied the topic of the verse and He would not be like his Lord if he had not. Believe with the same confidence David had. It implies that the Lord is the only thing needed in life and that Gods shepherding care provides all of our necessities. He is a great shepherd. Do we feel that our spirituality is at its lowest ebb? They know that it will be ok. It's not for the goats. He had known famine. God leads his people, not to the standing waters which corrupt and gather filth, not to the troubled sea, nor to the rapid rolling floods, but to the silent purling waters; for the still but running waters agree best with those spirits that flow out towards God and yet do it silently. [2.] God does not eliminate the risks and hazards but will illuminate His presence. I'm sure you are smart enough to see the analogy between Jesus and His sheep today. God (through the prophet Jeremiah) said, For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the spring of living waters, and cut them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water (Jeremiah 2:13). There is some debate among commentators as to whether David had the idea of two separate instruments (the rod and the staff) or one instrument used two ways. The rod of Jesse shall still be over me as the sovereign succor of my soul.[5]. (1) What the righteous man does not do. WebJohn Fullerton MacArthur Jr. (born June 19, 1939) is an American Protestant pastor and author known for his internationally syndicated Christian teaching radio and television program Grace to You. a. With family of say, a mother, a father, 3 or four children, and only one in the family working and bringing in 3 dollars (a day), it would takes ages before one can afford to buy anything extra, even clothes or even a blanket. I'll close with this for is gives a great summary of the wonderful provision of God as outlined in this Psalm. When, after one sin, David's heart smote him, and, after another, Nathan was sent to tell him, Thou art the man, God restored his soul. Maybe this verse should have read 'though I close my eyes and sprint through the valley of the shadow of death' This verse speaks to us of the trying times in our lives where there is darkness, confusion and fear. When we get tired we take a rest. Przejd do gwnej treci.pl. Kings were anointed (1 Samuel 10:1; 16:3, 12-13; 2 Samuel 23:1; 1 Kings 1:39). I started off by saying that I wanted to have a look at what is probably the most popular chapter in the entire Old Testament. Psalm 23:4 Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. They will not lie down when there is conflict among the sheep. In New Zealand (where I live) all of our farms and fields seem to be 'green pastures' and the sheep tend to munch all day! ; and Briggs, Charles A., The Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 1906, 2004), Doniach, N.S. It is milk for babes, pasture for sheep, never barren, never eaten bare, never parched, but always a green pasture for faith to feed in. The shepherd certainly did not remove the presence of evil but removed the fear of evil. God wasnt just a shepherd to others in a theoretical sense, but He was Davids shepherd. [6]. The little child out at sea in the storm is not frightened like all the other passengers on board the vessel, it sleeps in its mothers bosom; it is enough for it that its mother is with it; and it should be enough for the believer to know that Christ is with him Thy rod and thy staff, by which you govern and rule your flock, the ensigns of your sovereignty and of your gracious carethey comfort me. The gospel is called the rod of Christ's strength (Ps 110 2), and there is enough in that to comfort the saints when they come to die, and underneath them are the everlasting arms. Other than the president and family, only a handful of people have been invited to make the White House their homeand then only for a few years. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Is it a terrible thing that even though God is sovereign and controls the entire universe, we don't want to let go of the reigns! But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. ), The New Interpreters Dictionary of the Bible, 5 vol. To be invited to the Kings table was a great honor. Webby John Calvin: Commentaries on Psalms by many authors : Commentaries on various Psalms: Read & listen to many hymns linked to specific Psalms: EasyEnglish Bible Commentary on Psalms: Explaining the Psalms to children & those new to English : Overview of Psalm 23 : Psalm 51 in-depth study : In-depth studies in the Book of Psalms But there is a greater provision and far greater blessing still to come. Witamy, zaloguj si. The green pastures and waters spoken of in this verse were often some distance apart and the shepherd would have to lead his flock to these places. You anoint my head with oil; Notice however that the Psalmist says he 'walks through' this valley. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. There are only 6 verses but these terms are used about 30 times! There is something about people who truly know their God. Taking the Lord's Supper in an Unworthy Manner. It is for 'His name's sake' that He does this. You are mine. So I started checking myself - heart was still pumping, ears were attached, nose still worked, yes, everything seemed to be in order. If we were without enemies, we might fear that we were not the friends of God, for the friendship of the world is enmity to GodThou preparest a table Nothing is hurried, there is no confusion, no disturbance, the enemy is at the door, and yet God prepares a table, and the Christian sits down and eats as if everything were in perfect peace. This magazine often included an exposition of a psalm, and in the 1866 publication Spurgeon featured Psalm 23. (3.) God provides for his people not only food and rest, but refreshment also and pleasure. Nor is he saying that 'the LORD is my Shepherd, I get everything I want'. Be assured! Pray to him, then, for the blessingRestore thou me, thou Shepherd of my soul!, Some Christians overlook the blessing of sanctification, and yet to a thoroughly renewed heart this is one of the sweetest gifts of the covenant. It is well to know, as certainly as David did, that we belong to the Lord. But we need to learn to lie down. iv. II. If we could be saved from wrath, and yet remain unregenerate, impenitent sinners, we should not be saved as we desire, for we mainly and chiefly pant to be saved from sin and led in the way of holiness.[4]. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; If you are truly one of His sheep (evidenced by hearing his voice and following His ways) then this verse is your verse as well! Psalm 22 speaks of the past; Psalm 23 speaks of the present; and Psalm 24 speaks of the future. It is a Psalm of life, rest and peace. In fact, he thought quite highly of it, as is evident by this especially generous compliment: Of this delightful song it may be affirmed that its piety and its poetry are equal, its sweetness and its spirituality are unsurpassed. Spurgeon once referred to Psalm 23 as the Pearl of the Psalms in his monthly magazine, The Sword and the Trowel. i. i. [1.] A poor man may say this as well as those in higher circumstances, What, all this, and Jesus Christ too?[6]. (1.) It is a song of gratitude that resonates with the authors heart and trust in God. God is holy, and takes his holy name seriously: Since God is holy, we as Gods people need to insure that we do not tarnish his name by our wrongful words or actions. To call God a shepherd is to acknowledge His sovereignty over their lives and submit to His will. 2. Instead of speaking about his Shepherd, David speaks to Him. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. Now I want to break this first verse up into each little section so that we can get a better grasp as to what David was saying. And finally we have the small matter of that which occurs after 'the days of my life'. That he had not only for necessity, but for ornament and delight: Thou anointest my head with oil. This is a psalm of trust and confidence in Gods goodness in the present and in the future. You anoint my head with oil (v. 5b). Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. I have a lady at my work who, after saying something that she felt may tempt fate, said 'touch wood'. WebTHIS psalm is one of those which have been called "composite"; and certainly it falls into two parts which offer the strongest possible contrast the one to the other. David experienced the goodness and mercy of God from His tender care. The wonder of wonders is that through the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ in our lives we can actually go through these times without fear! We are well escorted, with a Shepherd in front and these twin angels behind! (Meyer), iii. Published by Thomas Nelson, 2005. 8:29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. What is characteristic of them? He wanted to depict the marvelous work of God in his life and encourage many believers with his testimony. Please read and believe! And we know the Jesus Himself took upon this title of 'the good Shepherd'. You anoint my head with oil. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. He will sustain and provide for all of His peoples needs. They are dumb, dirty, defenceless and dependant. [4]. God makes his saints to lie down; he gives them quiet and contentment in their own minds, what ever their lot is; their souls dwell at ease in him, and that makes every pasture green. WebVerse 1. This word follow in the Hebrew does not just mean tag along at some distance behind. It is as sure as the promise of the God of truth can make it; and we know whom we have believed. Psalm's 22, 23 and 24 give different glimpses of this wonderful Shepherd. (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2007), Freedman, David Noel (Ed. Every Christian is a priest, but he cannot execute the priestly office without unction, and hence we must go day by day to God the Holy Ghost, that we may have our heads anointed with oil. Still, David has decided to praise God no matter what happens. His word and Spirit shall comfort themhis rod and staff, alluding to the shepherd's crook, or the rod under which the sheep passed when they were counted (Lev 27 32), or the staff with which the shepherds drove away the dogs that would scatter or worry the sheep. It is a walk through it; they shall not be lost in this valley, but get safely to the mountain of spices on the other side of it. He is currently This feeding is symbolic of being fed spiritually with the word of God. [4] I read in a John Hunter book that as well as being able to say 'The Lord is my shepherd' we should be able to say 'The shepherd is my Lord.' Here is a prospect of the perfection of bliss in the future state. It has remanded to their dungeon more felon thoughts, more black doubts, more thieving WebVerse six presents a key to understanding Psalm 1: For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish.. Let us not think it enough to pass through them, but let us lie down in them, abide in them; this is my rest for ever. More is implied than is expressed, not only, I shall not want, but, "I shall be supplied with whatever I need; and, if I have not every thing I desire, I may conclude it is either not fit for me or not good for me or I shall have it in due time.". Here is one word indeed which sounds terrible; it is death, which we must all count upon; there is no discharge in that war. Konto i listy Zwroty i zamwienia. He served them bread, saying, Take, eat; this is my body. Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins (Matthew 26:26-28). When the end of the Babylonian Exile and Israels salvation was nigh, God told Israel: Dont be afraid, for I have redeemed you. All rights reserved. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. And I used to always think 'Well! Then we serve a good Master. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. Not will be, like you look forward to something He will do but IS - present tense. Its interesting to note how David used the word shepherd in this psalm instead of a more distant term like a king or a deliverer. The gist of Psalm 23 is that God is our shepherd who always provides and protects. It is a song of gratitude that resonates with the authors heart and trust in God. The writer asserts their faith in God amidst trials and tribulations through this Psalm. Psalm 23 is written by David who grew up as a shepherd. The Shepherd's rod: The rod which the Shepherd carried was for protecting the sheep from predators. Alex is a family man and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. 20:28 ) If this is you, then please don't starve God's flock and please don't feed them rubbish. This is seen in the following table: [2]. He is that interested in each of His sheep! (Proverbs 10:3). Play. And those only are led by the still waters of comfort that walk in the paths of righteousness. He is the Shepherd that tends to His flock. III. One where 'the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 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