Psalms 23:4. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. The soldiers of each side joined together and ate together, and sang a few songs together that had different words, but common tunes. You won't be afraid if you know the Shepherd because He'll take you home. We seek Your help and power to understand Your way and Your will for our lives; remove all confusion and replace it with Your clarity. David knew that he had received God's lavish care all his life. When the beggar approached and asked if the man could spare a few shillings, the businessman realized he had found his long lost son, crying " A few shillings? Otherwise, I find it quite usable. I dont know when or where or how it will happen for you, but I promise you this, there will be moments when you catch glimpses of the light, and the day will come when the light pierces the shadow. The word repent means that we stop going our own way and return to the Shepherd. This psalm is a favorite, especially when one brought fact to face with the grim reality of death. I dont think I knew that. endobj He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. He infected us with his life, and helped us to see the light. John 6:37-40, Psalm 23, Psalms 23:1-6, Psalms 6:1-10, Sermon Topics: The Jews boasted that they were his descendants. Like sheep we have wandered into the wilderness of sin. The Lord is my Shepherd. David was satisfied. The first part of the verse is clearly about life, using the words all the days of my life. Their son, Isaac, was born to them in their old age. If you knew her, you are blessed for having that opportunity. Do you have a personal relationship with Him? He is the only one to journey through death and come out victorious. 2023 West Grove United Methodist Church. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. Into an unbroken calm; and find it - glory? Psalm 23 reminds us that life has difficult moments, but ultimately, we find protection and joy. Brandy was someone who was caring to a fault. From this you may be tempted to think about Psalm 23 as a funeral Psalm. In fact, she would sometimes get so wound when her parents would not give her what she wanted, she would no longer say I want my cookie. Psalm 23 has become a daily adventure for me as I try to imagine what it means for me each day. Ashley, I suspect, would describe it as what he called the matrix. Shortly after coming to St. Philips he started telling me about experiencing the matrix. But Abraham, like all men, feared death, and this fear enslaved him. Not only did Jesus Christ come as the Lamb of God, to die for those who would be His sheep. Can you honestly say, the Lord is my Shepherd? In a time of suffering, as we're trying to make sense of it . The message from the everyday saints to "walk the walk" of daily faith in our time, the message is clear: Psalm 23 is essential. Even though I walk through the . John 10:11 says: I am the good shepherd. God is there to comfort us and sustain us. A. 44 0 obj 0000032350 00000 n Don Richardson recalls his life amongst the Sawi people of Irian Jaya in a book called The Peace Child. Jesus also said that he was a shepherdthe Good Shepherd. The Lord protects, guides, and supports us. This made her eligible for marriage, and it seemed to put the promise of God at risk, because the promised "seed" was to come through the union of Abraham and Sarah. The restoration He gives is forgiveness of sin and peace with God. We want hope. And in fact, I wanna ask you to do that . Psalm 121. Psalm 23 Devotional 4: Our Shepherd Knows Us . And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. The chef's knife is the essential tool for cooks. I Know the Psalm, But He Knows The Shepherd. In this Psalm David, who is himself a shepherd, describes the LORD as his own personal shepherd. a.) We want to feel appreciated. The Lord is my shepherd is a reminder of how well God knows us, how intimately and intuitively. Her observations gave me pause to think more deeply of a passage I knew well. The wise seek Jesus. Years ago I met a veteran of World War I. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. The famous historical events from WW I are being omitted. Thank you Anne. The pastor should take time to talk with the family of the deceased before the funeral and learn something about him/her. How can the Lord become your Shepherd? The peace of the twenty-third psalm is built on that great promise, "The Lord is my Shepherd.". Psalm 23 teaches us that we, as followers of Christ, have no reason to fearever. No, said Mr. Moody, I am not dreaming: I have been within the gates: I have seen the childrens faces. Thursday: And calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. Matthew 2:4. Learn how your comment data is processed. The goodness and kindness of Mrs. Smith is the source of the warm memories which we have sought to recall and refresh in her eulogy a few moments ago. They were old, and over a period of time child-bearing became a human impossibility. "The Good Shepherd" (Psalm 23) Introduction. May the Good Shepherd provide for all your needs. At 4:30 am on Monday morning the Good Shepherd lead our brother to paradise. Absolutely amazing Fr. Psalm 23 is often quoted, recited . A mother was asked by a census-taker how many children she had. It so happened that the battle continued into Christmas Day. For centuries the Twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most treasured passages in all of Holy Scripture. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, The basis of David's faith is expressed in Psalm 23. Isaiah spoke of it as the Sprit of the Lord God bringing good news, binding up the brokenhearted, and comforting those who mourn (Isaiah 61:1-3). That light does not undo what has happened or magically make everything better. At the beginning of the service, a very familiar passage was read--Psalm 23. It is, rather, proof that the light is also here. Beautiful, as your preaching usually is. The Lord is our shepherd, the one who shepherds us, who leads us, who guides us. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Death was not in the cards. Now, there was the danger that Sarah would become the wife of an Egyptian, and bear him children. By following the Jesus, the Good Shepherd. I was scrolling through her Facebook page and noticed this fun tradition of pie-ing someone in the face at the Waffle House. One foot in front of the other. She was born on June 14, 1946. Do we know our neighbors well enough to know when a family member is sick, what they might need? This is what the Good Shepherd has done for us. God will never leave us or forsake He is always there for us, b.) The valley is real and the shadow is here. David wrote this Psalm from personal experience because he too was a shepherd. He had lost his kingdom; his family; his home; and his peace. We have studied and loved as families, have had varying food needs and companionship needs. How can a lost sheep be restored to the fold? Ps. 23 (READ). Make Your Spirit and peace present in all of their homes and lives. That light is always there. The needs of sheep to depend on one who can see beyond them in time and space. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Learn more. You did create that! In heaven we will be totally surrounded by God's presence. It would be so wonderful if God would simply promise to us that we would never go through difficult times. This is part of what led faith leaders in our area to discern a need for Family Promise. God is our shepherd, and we are his sheep. 3) DEATH IS A DEFEATED FOE (PSALM 23:4) a) There can be no valley without mountains. THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Psalm 23 is the best-known psalm in the book of Psalms. He knows the way and He will personally lead you home if you are His sheep. 0000018903 00000 n 76 0 obj I was born in the flesh in 1837; I was born of the Spirit in 1856. Whether it is Psalm 23, John 14, the last verse of Psalm 17, or a thousand other Bible passages, God's Word is powerful and will do its work. Bob Ingle. Presbyterian/Reformed. He can't restore us if we don't listen to His voice. - Romans 3:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." That was an outstanding funeral sermon, and ( I guess) an exceptionally demanding one for you to preach. No, this couldnt have happened. Are we loving and knowing our community? The Sawi then realized that this was what God had done for them. How might we understand the relationship between the sheepdog and sheep? Dont you believe a word of it. Fourth, David's fear of death was gone because he was assured of God's presence. And please dont hear what I have just said as an answer or explanation. 0 We thank the Lord for another beautiful Sunday morning that He has given us. All shall be well. Psalm 23:1-3, 4, 5, 6. And then he would tell me about you Z., and you M., and you O., and you R., and you A., and you too T. You all are the threads woven throughout his matrix. Sometimes it takes all we have just to take the next step. His son who was standing by his bedside said, No, no, father, you are dreaming. 0000003817 00000 n B. To honestly and earnestly say that there are those without homes in our community, and what they need is significant assistance of housing, food, guidance in budgeting and job skills, encouragement, and support, so they can live a full life in their own space and place. endobj Let me make a few comments about the hope which God offers to all those who face death, a hope which exchanges fear for faith. Sermon. If we are honest with ourselves, some must admit that facing death today is a fearful experience, just as Hebrews informs us. And David had lost many things that led to the writing of this Psalm. Prayerfully ask God to show you prophets to whom you should listen. Try, For To Us A Child Is Born With Scripture. David killed lions and bears with his own hands. His beloved Son brought them eternal peace with Himself. Awakening from a sleep, he said, Earth recedes, Heaven opens before me. xref Apr 11, 2018. Knowing that his wife was beautiful, and fearing that the Egyptians would kill him, in order to marry his wife, Abraham instructed Sarah to lie, and to represent herself as his sister, not his wife. We were only two weeks into our time in Zambia when I attended my first funeral, that of a young child of a young family who would become our friends. The Good Shepherd leads us in the paths of righteousness. For centuries the Twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most treasured passages in all of Holy Scripture. God allows us to share in His glory. Denomination: Allow us to see this life with the assurance and power of Christ Jesus, who has conquered death and is alive with an everlasting life. And I think you know exactly what I mean and how I feel. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," Prophets have foretold the way of Jesus. The Goodness of God and the Guidance of Sinners. Abraham is perhaps one of the most well-known Old Testament patriarchs. The mother angrily replied, They dont have numbers, they have names!. Oh Fr. Psalm 23 is the most popular and probably the most read Psalm of all. Ps 23:3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His names sake. God is calling me, and I must go. 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. Having trouble logging into your account? It does not say, God will keep you from danger, but rather it describes that there will come times, and they come for all of us, when we feel like we are walking through a dark, dangerous valley -- a valley of the shadow of death.. And I listened to Ashleys stories about how it happened time and again in his life. It is like trying to spray perfume on a bag of trash and expecting it to remove the smell. God provided so well for him that he lacked nothing. Learn more. Even when we dont see it the light accompanies us through the valley. Now, if he must put this son to death, God would raise him. I also trust and hope, though, that youve had some glimpses of the light. Ask God to show you where you can walk to know abundant life. - Psalms 23:4. They tell stories about its comfort and familiarity. There is no valley here. We come to You and ask for Your divine presence in this place today and grant to us Your Spirit of comfort. by the Rev. That is easier said than done. It is among the most familiar, so much so that even people who are not religious or very knowledgable about Scripture recognize these words. Will you repent of your sin and believe in Him? I mentioned earlier that death was not apart of Gods plan. It is with this faith that we can grieve today, but we will grieve with hope, if the Lord is our Shepherd, because He became the Lamb of God in our place. It is among the most familiar, so much so that even people who are not religious or very knowledgable about Scripture recognize these words. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.". Have you believed in the Good Shepherd? God protected Sarah, and spoke to Pharaoh, who was about to make her his wife. 0000002553 00000 n One of the specific prayers, I am asking you to prayer about is: May God give us specific hearts for our community. He leads me beside still waters. Psalm 23 is a highly personal Psalm for David. In the Revelation to John it is that one seated on the throne saying, See, I am making all things new (Revelation 21:2-7). It also speaks to the present. Because they had shared food together. God promised to bless Abraham through his offspring. For many months he sought to bring peace to them and their neighboring tribe. Talk to you shepherd. Do we know what is specific about West Grove now? The end of our journey through life on earth is to be with God forever. A Psalm of David. Third, David's faith replaced his fear of his enemies, and even of death. But the Good Shepherd became a sheep, so to speak. Only the shepherd can restore our souls from the ravages of sin. We no longer desired God and our bodies started to break down. God's provisions are certainly available, but only if the Lord is your shepherd. In Psalm 23, David is saying, "The Lord is to me what I've been to my sheep. Psalm 23:4: Comfort Through the Rod and Staff: F. B. Meyer, B. Others might speak of it as the Divine, the Holy, the Mystery. The shadow is not the ultimate reality. Scripture: Psalm 25. From the New Testament, we know why Abraham was willing to obey God, and to put his son to death. I pray Gods healing and consolation for you. Psalm 23 is read at funerals and memorial services because the content is comforting to many Christians, Jewish people, and religious individuals. The final verses indicate God's foresight for those who believe in and abide by him. 1 Keller, Phillip. The Shepherd fed David in peaceful green pastures. A Sermon On Luke 1:46-55, Seeing With The Eye Of The Heart A Funeral Sermon on 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:9. Almost every time without exception, when I sit down with a family to plan a funeral service, they talk about the 23rd Psalm. It will help you to make the sermon personal. Grant to them an extra measure of Your grace and pour over them an overwhelming sense of Your presence. It is my hope that the specific Funeral Sermons On Psalm 23 you are looking for can be accentuated in some way by the free materials that I offer through this site. St. Peter wrote in his first letter (1 Pet 4:12) Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you., The Bible constantly tells us that there will be difficult times in life, and Psalm 23 voices such a warning. That greater reality is what illumined his life and made him so tender hearted. (John 1:29). For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. God solved the problem of Abraham's lying by dealing with his fear of death. It describes, in poetic terms, the peace and confidence which David has, in the face of adversity and opposition from his enemies, and even death. You feel like right now you are walking through a valley of darkness. We shall not want. After a number of years, God put Abraham's faith to its greatest test. I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. The Funeral Sermon for Helen Abercrombie Pastor Michael L. McCoy Grace, mercy and peace to you, in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Biblically, prophets shine the light on Jesus as the Good Shepherd. We who work with God, also need to know one another. Let me be clear about this. It never fades. For all of us gathered here today, the kindness and goodness of Mrs. Smith is the source of both our present grief, for we shall now be deprived of the benefit of her life. they are like the new grass of the morning: Required fields are marked *. His fear was replaced by faith. Or does death frighten you? Will you do that today? 3 He restores my soul. He makes me lie down in green pastures. I dont want to accept that reality. Its not true. As one scholar said, "The psalm itself is green pasture; the psalm itself is still water; the psalm itself restores my soul." Hear it again in the joyous voice of a . He said he had glimpsed a time in the future when all of them would be together in heaven, and all their earthly conflicts would disappear. The Lord is my shepherd -. That which is born of the flesh may die; that which is born of the Spirit will live forever. He leads me beside still waters. A second image in the Twenty-third Psalm to which I would call your attention is this: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. He will not let your foot slip--he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. A. Do you have this same assurance? Unlike the business man's son David knew He belonged to the Lord. We must believe that He died for our sins and that He rose again to give us new life. She replied, Well, theres Billy and Harry and Martha and. If Interrupting the Silence has been meaningful in your life or helpful in your ministry please. Lessons from a Sheepdog. The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. He hasnt left you to figure this out or find your way on your on. The Christian can be thankful for the failures of those whose lives have touched their own because of the assurance that "God causes all things to work together for good, to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28). We come, knowing that we, too, shall experience death. Last Sunday my wife and I were in South Carolina on the way to church when we received the news that Ashley had died. We have come to celebrate and remember the life of. This is what happened a father gave his only son to the neighboring tribe and brought peace. As I was thinking about Joyce's life, her faith, and a Scripture to read, a passage came to my mind that Joyce read many, many times. He is our Shepherd. And with Brandy, family didnt stop with blood. And you, Bethlehem, in the land ofJudah, For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage. Matthew 2:2. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh. He said he never expected to find it here in Uvalde and in Utopia. When Alisabeth was a toddler, she would often declare that she wanted. The fighting stopped, and all was quiet. A famous entertainer was once asked to recite the 23 rd Psalm in a performance. But a guide can get you through because he knows the way so well. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. It tells us that David's faith, as expressed in Psalm 23 is not natural, but supernatural. I shall have gone higher, that is all out of this old clay tent into a house that is immortal, a body that sin cannot touch, that sin cannot taint, a body fashioned into His glorious body. At that moment I shall be more alive than I am now. And the darker the shadow, the brighter the light. God is not a distant God who winds up the universe and lets it go. Yet the promise that God has already given us eternal life with him sustains us in our journey and gives substance to our hope. Verse 6 summarizes really well the life of those who follow the Good Shepherd. This is the faith of which David is writing, in Psalm 23. John Piper Sep 8, 1980. David had learned to smile at death. So I have to thank Judy and John for their open hearts and open pastures, as well as Keith Schneider who filmed and produced the segments. Isaiah 53:6 says: All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. But what the Word of God does make very clear is that as we move through such times, God is with us. In John 10:11-13 we read, 11 "I am the good shepherd. One afternoon he was preparing to board a train to London when he spotted a man in ragged, dirty clothing begging for money from passengers along the station platform. This sin no matter how hard we try cannot be removed by any good we might do. So he calls the Lord his shepherd as a beautiful illustration of his own relationship with God. That doesnt help anyone. I am so sorry about your fathers death. A few hours before entering the Homeland, D. L. Moody caught a glimpse of the glory awaiting him. For the non-believer for the one who does not believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ the phrase "You return mankind to the dust" continues as a judgment for sin. (2) The Lamb of God died for us, and triumphed over death by His resurrection. God is our host He guides us through our eternal life. 1. Thats because when God created this world, He created us to be with him. But as a preacher of the gospel, it is also my obligation to remind you that our eternal destiny is not determined by the ratio of our good deeds to our faults and failures, which the Bible more frankly calls sin. The prophet Micah tell us of Jesus as the shepherd king from Bethlehem. The first image is that of a shepherd and his sheep. Funeral Messages for Believers. 0000031987 00000 n May this hope be yours in this hour of grief. John the Baptist was a prophet, the prophet whose privilege it was to introduce Jesus of Nazareth as God's Messiah. If not, will you ask Christ to be your Shepherd today? We have loved families as they have needed listening ears and additional blankets. There is another passage, not nearly as familiar, which informs us that David's sense of peace and security is not natural, but supernatural. Your observation of no shadow without light is a vision I treasure. It is in moments like this that I have no answers, explanations, or understanding for myself or for you. He was heartbroken to hear what happened to John. This was Abraham's faith, and thus it overcome his fear of death. In heaven we will be totally surrounded by Gods presence, c.) God will allows us to share in His eternal victory, a.) He never thought his life would be as full and beautiful as it was. Today, however, will not let us escape that reality. A "generic" message based on Psalm 23 that easily accomodates a variety of situations. To pay tribute: We have come to honor a life well lived, a life that has touched many and served even more. Sin, our sin separated from God and in that caused what God had made, fallen. David called the Lord, My Shepherd. This is what Ive been looking for. He said that he had traveled the world, gone to churches, searched in exotic and far away places, prayed in monasteries, had some wild times, and hung out with Buddhists seeking this matrix. Your email address will not be published. My heart hurts for this family, I know too well their hurt. In other words, God provides a place of rest for us. You have simply awoken to what has always been here, what has aways been within you. The matrix Ashley experienced is the light behind the shadow. Scripture: Psalm 25:8-9. Judy trains sheepdogs, as well as others who have sheepdogs. You feel like you cant see a foot in front of your face. Neither of those are optional. Do you have this hope? We must let Jesus do it for us. Will you take the Shepherds hand and let him lead you through this valley of darkness so that you can say at the end of the psalm-, Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Ive seen it happen in the lives of others. David could rejoice because the Lord, his Shepherd, was with Him. From the Gospel of Matthew, we get a glimpse of the scripture lesson we hear most around Epiphany. Read Psalm 23. The walk you are experiencing today is a temporary one. You must know and love the sheep. God is bigger than any problem we will ever face in life. I will close by returning to Psalm 90, You return mankind to the dust, saying, "Return, descendants of Adam." - Psalm 90:3. There are many images in this psalm which hold particular meaning. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. No one wants to. Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. - Order of Christian Funerals, General Introduction, nos. David does not speak of the Lord as "our Shepherd," but as "my Shepherd." Jesus himself experienced great sorrow at the loss of someone who was close to him. Monday: In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem. Matthew 2:1. Its our hope. The LORD will keep you from all harm-- he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. I want whatever it is that you will not give me. He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. /Type /Catalog To live as a sheepdog is a reminder that you must know the shepherd well. Today we walk through the valley of the shadow of death (Psalm 23). Everyone was touched by his devotion to the Shepherd. Sermon Text: Psalm 23 Introduction: GOOD MORNING TO ALL! Every time this happened I would try to slow him down as best as anyone could and remind him, Ashley, I havent created anything. Tuesday: [They were] asking, Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? God loves us like a Father He will protect us, b.) And neither do you. - Romans 6:23". Thou dost prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Its a cruel hoax. Then I spoke with Z., Ashleys wife, and my denials gave way to silence and tears. , tells us about how Jesus wept over the death of his friend Lazarus. Try. We lift up the Tebbe Family and friends to You today and ask that Your peace, mercy and strength might rest with them during this time of sorrow and loss. Shepherds know the needs of their sheep. From the Gospel of Matthew, we get a glimpse of the scripture lesson we hear most around Epiphany. But dont forget all the great times you had together. + Funeral Homilies He makes me lie down in green pastures. He goes with us every step of the way. C. Death followed David everywhere. His first impulse was to avoid the beggar, but there was something strangely familiar about him. I fear no evil; for Thou art with me; However He can only do this after He restores our soul. My cup overflows. Fear can be a powerful, debilitating, paralyzing influence in our lives. We ask Jesus to restore our souls. It seems too hard. All, except one act. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh, with the statement that I have adapted its contents. 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