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The Lord, Our God is Near to Our Hearts. His Word is Love
God’s Holy Word has proven to be truthful. Through every season of our lives.
Still Waters (Psalm 23.)
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
He leads me by still waters ’til my fears are gone
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Oh, I know You are with me, my Father, my friend
Your goodness and mercy will follow me all of my days
I know by Your still waters, I’m safe.(Justin Richards, Leanna Crawford, Jonathan Gamble)
Reflection. Psalm 23 is the most familiar text in God’s Holy Word.
Millions of people have memorized this psalm, even those who have learned few other Scripture portions. Ministers have used it to comfort people who are going through severe personal trials, suffering illness, or dying. For some, the words of this Psalm have been the last they have ever uttered in life. (James Montgomery Boice)
I hope and I pray that Psalm 23 has not become so familiar. That its true message of peace and love is not lost.
This beloved Psalm was written by David. Perhaps when David was a young shepherd boy. As he thought about Almighty God’s love and compassion. We picture young David sitting by the riverside. Surrounded by…
