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The 23 rd Psalm

The 23 rd Psalm. The Secret of Satisfaction. Psalms 23:1 (NKJV) 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. . The Secret of Satisfaction. Most look for satisfaction in the wrong things – The more they try to satisfy their WANTS – the more dissatisfied they become –

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The 23 rd Psalm

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  1. The 23rd Psalm The Secret of Satisfaction Psalms 23:1 (NKJV) 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  2. The Secret of Satisfaction • Most look for satisfaction in the wrong things – • The more they try to satisfy their WANTS – the more dissatisfied they become – • There is but one way that a person can find true satisfaction in life - W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  3. The Secret of Satisfaction Psalms 23:1-6 (NKJV) 1 A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  4. The Secret of Satisfaction Psalms 23:1-6 (NKJV) 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  5. The Secret of Satisfaction Psalms 23:1-6 (NKJV) 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  6. The Secret of Satisfaction 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. • “The Lord is” - Our view of God must be right – • His nature – (power, knowledge, presence, greatness, holiness, goodness, faithfulness, love, long-suffering, righteousness, just, hatred for sin . . .) • Jehovah-Elohim-- The Eternal Creator • Jehovah-Hoseenu -- The Lord our Maker • Jehovah-Jireh-- The Lord our Provider • Jehovah-Shalom -- The Lord our Peace • Jehovah-Tsidkenu-- The Lord our Righteousness • Jehovah-Shammah -- The Lord is Present • Jehovah-Rohi-- The Lord our Shepherd W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  7. The Secret of Satisfaction 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. • “The Lord is” - Our view of God must be right – • “My Shepherd” – Our relationship with God must be right – • The one who leads me – The one whom I follow • The one who feeds me – the one whom I depend • The one who protects me – the one whom I stay close to – W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  8. The Secret of Satisfaction 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. • “The Lord is” - Our view of God must be right – • “My Shepherd” – Our relationship with God must be right – • Jesus is the “Good Shepherd” (John 10:11). • He is also called the “Great Shepherd” (Heb. 13:20) • And “the Chief Shepherd” (1 Peter 5:4). W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  9. The Secret of Satisfaction 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. • “The Lord is” - Our view of God must be right – • “My Shepherd” – Our relationship with God must be right – • “I shall not want” – Confident I will be provided my needs • In Christ I am provided with every spiritual blessing – (Eph 1:3) • God has given me all things that pertain to life and godliness – (2 Pet 1:3) W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  10. The Secret of Satisfaction 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. “ . . . The idea is, that the wants of the soul are met and satisfied, and that, in the full enjoyment of this, there is the conviction of abundance - the repose of the soul at present satisfied, and feeling that in such abundance want will always be unknown.” - Barnes Psalms 23:2 (NKJV) 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  11. The Secret of Satisfaction 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. • “He makes me” – by providing our needs – Mat. 6:25-34 • “lie down in green pastures” – He provides rest in the midst of abundance – Ps. 46:10; John 10:10 • Are you at rest in the Lord? Psalms 23:2 (NKJV) 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  12. The Secret of Satisfaction 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. • “He leads me” – not into harm – but to what I really need – Ps 143:10; John 10:27-29 • “beside the still waters” – in the absence of fear I can drink with confidence from the water of life – Heb 13:6; Mt 11:28-31; Rev 21:6; 22:17 Psalms 23:2 (NKJV) 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  13. The Secret of Satisfaction 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. • “He restores my soul” – through forgiveness – Ps. 119:176; Mat 18:12,13; 1 Pet 1:22,23; 2:25; • “He leads me in the paths of righteousness” – through His revelation – Ps. 143:8-10; Rom. 1:16.17; 2 Tim 3:16,17 • “For His names sake” – For His glory - Eph. 1:6 Psalms 23:3 (NKJV) 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  14. The Secret of Satisfaction 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. • “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death” – the valleys of life: disappointment, serious illness, loneliness, age, death, – Ps 27:1-4; Rom 8:28-39; 2 Cor. 4:8-5:2 • “I will fear no evil” – Is. 41:10; Mat 10:28; Heb 13:5,6; Rev. 2:10 Psalms 23:4 (NKJV) 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  15. The Secret of Satisfaction 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. • “For You are with me” – If we are with God – God will ALWAYS be with us – Heb. 13:5; Rom 8:31; John 10:28-30 • “Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” – Speaks of divine protection – 1 Cor. 10:13; 1 Pet. 1:5; 2 Pet. 2:9; James 1:1-4; 5:11 Psalms 23:4 (NKJV) 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  16. The Secret of Satisfaction 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. • “You prepare a table before me” – The Lord provides sustenance for our souls – John 6:44-51; 8:51; 1 Pet 2:1; Heb 5:12,13 • “in the presence of my enemies” – God provides for us in spite of what others may do to destroy us – 1 Pet. 4:12-19 Psalms 23:5 (NKJV) 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  17. The Secret of Satisfaction 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. • “You anoint my head with oil” – indicative of the divine favor and encouragement – Mat. 10:22; Luke 21:16-19; 2 Cor. 12:9,10 • “My cup runs over” – indicates abundance – God richly pours His blessings out on us - John 10:10; Eph 3:20 Psalms 23:5 (NKJV) 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  18. The Secret of Satisfaction 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. • “Surely goodness and mercy” – speaks of God’s loving care, protection & comfort with all confidence – Ps 103:17; 1 Pet 5:7; 1 Cor. 10:13; 2 Cor 1:3,4 • “All the days of my life” – Through all its changes; in every variety of situation; until I reach its close - Acts 14:22; Heb 12:1-4; 2 Tim. 4:18 Psalms 23:6 (NKJV) 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  19. The Secret of Satisfaction 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. • “And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever” – (Lit. To length of days) “The expression . . . does not refer to eternity or to heaven, but it is parallel with the former expression ‘All the days of my life’” – Barnes • A statement of commitment – Ps. 27:4; 26:8; Josh. 24:15; Psalms 23:6 (NKJV) 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  20. The Secret of Satisfaction 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. • How do we view God? • Have we found rest in His provisions? • Have we received His forgiveness and guidance? • Have we found His comfort, peace, & protection in the midst of danger and trouble? • Have we accepted the innumerable blessings God provides? • Will you make the rest of your life – the best of your life? W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

  21. The Secret of Satisfaction 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Is The Lord Your Shepherd? W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

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