The Shepherd in the Shadows

(Psalm 23:4a) How is it possible that when darkness or death comes we can say, “I will fear no evil?” It’s because the presence of the Shepherd, not the absence of trouble, is what brings peace. Jesus is the Light of the world and when you’re in His presence you need not fear any evil. (06174220722) 

(Psalm 23:4-6) In today’s study we ponder a subtle, yet power, shift in the direction of David’s words. He begins by speaking about the Lord but ends by speaking to the Lord. We all have the promise of God’s presence. He is not only with us, but Christ is in us! Let’s talk to Him, not just about Him! (06173220721) 

(Psalm 23:6) Joseph Gilmore was a young minister around the time of the Civil War. Coming out of those dark days, he wrote a poem based on Psalm 23. His poem was set to music and sung in churches, but he didn’t know it! In today’s broadcast, hear more of this unusual story, as well as how our Shepherd leads us to the very end! (06172220720) 

(Psalm 23:4-5) We learn the most about the Lord in the trials, necessities, and difficulties of life. If you’re going through a valley, praise God. He is teaching you something you wouldn’t learn any other way. Perhaps He is preparing you to help someone else through a difficult season. Take heart! Soon you will see that your valleys and battles were a blessing!  (06171220719) 

(Psalm 23:4) To get from one mountain to another you’ve got to go through the valley. Yet even in the valley, the Lord is leading. Three words in today’s passage will encourage your heart. “Though” describes possibility. “Through” indicates certainty. “Thou” speaks of Deity. Rejoice! The Good Shepherd’s character and care do not change, not even in the valley! (06170220718) 

(Psalm 23:3) Nothing is worse than the feeling of being lost! The good news is that when you follow the Good Shepherd, He will never make a wrong turn with your life. He restores and He leads in paths of righteousness. Not only will the Lord help you get right - He will help you stay right! (06168220715) 

(Psalm 23:2) Sheep are skittish animals and cannot rest when they are anxious, troubled, or afraid. But in the presence of the shepherd, they find green pastures and still waters. Our Good Shepherd knows what we need. When we follow Him, He will give us peace and rest in a world filled with conflict and trouble. (06167220714) 

(Psalm 23:1-3) Often the great struggle children have when playing “follow the leader” is determining who gets to be the leader. It’s not so different with us. We’re all “playing in God’s back yard,” breathing His air, drinking His water, listening to His birds sing. It’s only right that He should be our leader. This study will challenge us to follow our Good Shepherd. (06166220713) 

(Psalm 23:1) Have you ever wondered why God so often refers to His people as sheep? It’s because people, like sheep, are defenseless. There is an enemy after us! We need the guidance, provision, and even the pasture of our Good Shepherd. Today we will meet God’s sheep – and you’ll find that you already know them. (06165220712) 

(Psalm 23:1) Did you know the Bible has over 1,000 references to shepherds, sheep, and lambs? Every sheep needs a shepherd. In our first of several studies from Psalm 23 we begin to understand that when the Lord Jesus is our Shepherd, we can truly say, I shall not want. (06164220711)