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and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. – Psalm 23:6b
“I will dwell” is a faith declaration that says I will stay, abide, or remain. It comes from a word that expresses the same thought as if one was getting married and said “I’m gonna settle down. No more running around.”
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Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life – Psalm 23:6a
This Hebrew word rendered “surely” does not just communicate certainty but also it is a limiting particle that expresses exclusiveness. So, the passage could be expanded to begin with, “surely goodness and mercy and ONLY goodness and mercy…” Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. - Psalm 23:5b
As we continue in the fifth verse, the imagery of the given phrases can be used (and have been used) to say many things but keeping the context of the sheep and their confidence in their shepherd is vital to the faith aspect. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: - . Psalm 23:5a
This verse really gets into the nature of God’s provision. Those that believe that God’s will for His people is about “just getting by” are not really reading this book! 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. – Psalms 23:4 Sixty-three times in scripture we are told to “fear not.” Fear opens the door to He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. – Psalm 23:3
There is such tremendous depth in this entire psalm but in these writings we are focusing on the faith building aspect. For faith to be effective, our hope and expectation level must stay strong. Issues of life and health can certainly weary us over time. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. – Psalm 23:2
This part of the shepherd’s provision shows his understanding of the sheep’s frailty during a tough journey. He doesn’t just run them ragged. He “makes” them lie down is not as in “force” them but the Hebrew word used (shavah) literally means “to level” or to bring to composure. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. - Psalm 23:1
This is a familiar verse but don’t look at it with religiously dulled eyes. This is pure power for those who meditate on it. In Hebrew, the verse simply reads: |
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