You Prepare a Table Before Me in the Presence of My Enemies - Outline
As much as I hope you all enjoyed Thanksgiving, the table that King David is talking about here had no turkey, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, candied yams or apple pie ala mode. There were no plates, napkins or silverware. In fact, there were no chairs and there was no table as we know it.
Your Rod and Your Staff, They Comfort Me - Outline
This is part 8 of our Psalm 23 series, The Lord Is My Shepherd
Psalm 23:4 b
“”¦your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Shepherds in the field would carry a minimum of equipment. The rod (Knob-Kerrie) and the staff were essential. David knew this all to well. He had used his rod and his staff to care for, protect and discipline the sheep. Now he declares that God’s protection, compassion and discipline are a comfort to him. “”¦your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Let’s talk about the rod and the staff”¦
This continues our Psalm 23 series on “The Lord Is My Shepherd.”
Psalm 23:4 “Even 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.”
As a shepherd walking through tough terrain, David was fully prepared to guard the flock. He knew that God is fully prepared to lead us in every situation. God knows how to take us through the difficult valleys. There is no such thing as a rose colored life. We will only gain the higher ground by going through the valley, where it’s tough. God will lead us.
To get to higher ground, we must walk through three valleys:
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