I love the imagery you created with light and shadow. God has the ability to provide for us. 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. Absolutely amazing Fr. Try, For To Us A Child Is Born With Scripture. Will you obey the Good Shepherd? The entertainer came back to continue the program. If we are honest with ourselves, some must admit that facing death today is a fearful experience, just as Hebrews informs us. While we do no focus on one's failures at the time of their death, we must all admit that there are failures. We thank the Lord for another beautiful Sunday morning that He has given us. This is the good news of the gospel, of which the writer to the Hebrews is speaking. The Lord is my Shepherd. Has your soul been restored? How can a lost sheep be restored to the fold? Scripture is clear if you want to know this Savior, to know this shepherd who must turn from living life for yourself and trust in Jesus as the Good Shepherd to lead you through life. In fact, it is a favorite funeral service text. Its a matrix in which God and everything and everyone are connected. Psalm 23 is a passage that tends to stay with us for the whole of life. Kelvin, yes, it was a difficult sermon. - Romans 3:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Through Christ we pray. The mother angrily replied, They dont have numbers, they have names!. Theres been a mistake. What must it be like to step on shore, and find it - heaven; To take hold of a hand, and find it - Gods. The final verse of Psalm 23 is one that addresses both life and death, and even bridges the two: Verse 6 - "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.". /Length 316 are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; I mentioned earlier that death was not apart of Gods plan. Never mind the names, the man interrupted, Just give me the numbers. But Abraham, like all men, feared death, and this fear enslaved him. 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. My privilege on this occasion, is to share with you how you can grieve with hope. Others can truly identify with David, and the peace and security which he knew and cherished. Abraham is perhaps one of the most well-known Old Testament patriarchs. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh, with the statement that I have adapted its contents. God is our shepherd He guides us through this earthly life. >> In his epistle to the Thessalonians, Paul described these two contrasting responses to death in these words: But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve, as do the rest who have no hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13). Psalm 23:1-3, 4, 5, 6. = Believe that Jesus died for you and rose again. Thou dost prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; The peace of the twenty-third psalm is built on that great promise, "The Lord is my Shepherd.". . Marsh for adding a new dimension to my understanding of the shadow being backed by a source of light. He makes me lie down in green pastures. Even though I walk through the . 0000001149 00000 n 23:4 ). Pittendreigh@aol.com. Jesus himself experienced great sorrow at the loss of someone who was close to him. Don Richardson recalls his life amongst the Sawi people of Irian Jaya in a book called The Peace Child. Fearless Comfort: A reflection on Psalm 23:4. Can you honestly say, the Lord is my Shepherd? , tells us about how Jesus wept over the death of his friend Lazarus. Exchanging the fear of death for faith in Jesus Christ is a personal decision. We can persevere as long as we can see light at the end of the tunnel. We are not surely exactly what we want, just that we are unsatisfied with what we have. A. We want to know that we can depend on God and the way God cares for us. In other words, God provides a place of rest for us. And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. 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. We come to You and ask for Your divine presence in this place today and grant to us Your Spirit of comfort. Light. The text which I have just read from the Book of Hebrews expands on David's words in Psalm 23, explaining how David's faith in God can free him from the fear of death. After a number of years, God put Abraham's faith to its greatest test. 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 . God's sheep will never again leave His house. 2 http://www.workingpreacher.org/craft.aspx?post=1498. May we find You evident in our lives today. Brandy was someone who was caring to a fault. Jesus, as the ruler, who will come out of the people and shepherd the people. From this you may be tempted to think about Psalm 23 as a funeral Psalm. The promise of God's provision, sins forgiven, a constant companion and a home in heaven only applies to those who know Him. 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. God knows our limits. God gives us a place of prominence. If a father gave his own son to his enemy, his sacrificial deed showed that he could be trusted! I will close by returning to Psalm 90, You return mankind to the dust, saying, "Return, descendants of Adam." - Psalm 90:3. Not sure what you know about sheep but lets just say that without the shepherd there, the sheep would find themselves in desperate need of protection and provision. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 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. You may know the 23 rd Psalm, but do you know the Good Shepherd? 76 0 obj 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. Death is a mystery we cannot fully comprehend. . (a) It tells of the crucifixion of the Messiah. David knew that he had received God's lavish care all his life. The basis of David's faith is expressed in Psalm 23. On this first anniversary of my fathers death, it is especially comforting to me. He had come to trust in God as the One who was able to raise the dead. Do you have this hope? Prayerfully ask God to show you prophets to whom you should listen. 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. I know. 0000004377 00000 n He can't restore us if we don't listen to His voice. The message from the everyday saints to "walk the walk" of daily faith in our time, the message is clear: Psalm 23 is essential. Ps. He never thought his life would be as full and beautiful as it was. /Pages 40 0 R Thank you Fr. David did not fear. Psalm 23 Devotional 4: Our Shepherd Knows Us . To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. Why do we need the Shepherd to restore our soul? Oh Fr. There are many needs around the world and many good ideas about how to serve people well in the name of Jesus. I want. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; Will you repent of your sin and believe in Him? God's Goodness is watching over us. Others might speak of it as the Divine, the Holy, the Mystery. The chef's knife is the essential tool for cooks. 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. Click here for more messages from the Psalm 23 Series. Others understand it as the power of resurrection. /ViewerPreferences 42 0 R The famous historical events from WW I are being omitted. There are many images in this psalm which hold particular meaning. R/. Now, there was the danger that Sarah would become the wife of an Egyptian, and bear him children. Its a cruel hoax. Then I spoke with Z., Ashleys wife, and my denials gave way to silence and tears. When a famine came to the land of Canaan, Abraham took Sarah, his wife, to Egypt. He infected us with his life, and helped us to see the light. A large audience filled the large auditorium. As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for YOUR rod and YOUR staff comfort me. He makes me lie down in green pastures. Life is really real here. 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. Throughout this series, we will hear from Judy on living with sheep and sheepdogs. Do we know our children and spouses well enough to know what delights their hearts? = Admit that you are a sinner and can't save yourself. What is it that makes the difference? The light has been with us from the beginning. In the Old Testament, the sins of Israel were temporarily atoned for by the sacrifice of a lamb. All shall be well. Required fields are marked *. In the next few moments, I want to offer to you the hope which David experienced, and which he expressed in Psalm 23. Biblically, prophets shine the light on Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Psalm 23 is often quoted, recited . The first part of the verse is clearly about life, using the words all the days of my life. c.) God will allows us to share in His eternal victory. She was a real Christian for many years. God had given them a son, when they were as good as dead. 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. They told him, In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: She had a feeling of wanting. Pause today to pay homage, worship and adoration to the Shepherd King. It was conversations I began having with Judy Gambill about 2 years ago that granted me new fresh insight on Psalm 23. Jesus offers salvation to the all but many won't believe Him. The words of David in Psalm 23 no longer are his expression of faith, but yours as well. I want. Sunday: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1. My heart hurts for this family, I know too well their hurt. God allows us to share in His glory. b. David called the Lord, My Shepherd. I am adapting this sermon to use for the funeral of a member of a troubled family. BUT TODAY I WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND THAT IT'S MESSAGE IS NOT FOR DEAD PEOPLE OR PEOPLE WHO LOST THEIR LOVED He was an American, but he had actually enlisted with the British army and was fighting in the war for quite some time before most Americans. He was not afraid of dying because God was with Him. >> a closer walk psalm 23 philippians 4:13 july 15, 2018 . - Psalms 23:6. 0000003817 00000 n Your email address will not be published. From the New Testament, we know why Abraham was willing to obey God, and to put his son to death. I know its not easy. a.) Apr 11, 2018. /E 36556 Jesus also said that he was a shepherdthe Good Shepherd. 0000004004 00000 n FIRST-PERSON: Funeral service's 23rd Psalm recitation underscores today's biblical illiteracy. Psalm 23 reminds us that life has difficult moments, but ultimately, we find protection and joy. He leads me beside still waters. Now as we mourn the loss of our departed sister in Christ; we know that our loss is heavens gain. And I will not pretend to have any today. Death was defeated by the Lamb who was slain, and who rose again. Introduction. Shepherds know the needs of their sheep. God raised Him from the dead. They had sang songs of Christs birth together. One of the jobs of a shepherd is to lead his sheep. We learn it as children in Sunday School, and, at the other end of life, it is by far the most popular piece of Scripture that people ask for on their death beds. In fact, 32 separate times through the Bible, we hear about God or Jesus as the good shepherd. Because they had shared food together. That is easier said than done. God loves us like a Father He will protect us, b.) You and I are known by God intimately as a shepherd knows each sheep. they are like the new grass of the morning: It would be dishonest of me if I didnt tell you this but it is in moments like that that I question everything I think and believe about our Creator. I dont. Will you do that today? Dont forget the jokes, or the way she would make you feel when she was around you. Verse 1 - "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want" - is really the theme of . Even when we dont see it the light accompanies us through the valley. In the face of a world that spends obscene amounts of money to convince us via advertising that we have great wants and only the right clothes, toys, cars, or even vacations can fill them how radical it sounds I shall not want. Psalm 23 Funeral Meditation. Funeral Sermon for Elizabeth Radons / Rev. 0000032765 00000 n You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over. Third, David's faith replaced his fear of his enemies, and even of death. + Funeral Homilies 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." Your observation of no shadow without light is a vision I treasure. Marsh,. he would say again. There is no valley here. I am sorry for that. The light is always shining behind the shadow, and the shadow will never overcome it. Amen. Psalm 23 is the most popular and probably the most read Psalm of all. 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. David does not speak of the Lord as "our Shepherd," but as "my Shepherd." Friday: They told him, In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet. Matthew 2:5. And in fact, I wanna ask you to do that . 5 Yet you sweep people away in the sleep of death. The prophet Micah tell us of Jesus as the shepherd king from Bethlehem. 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. However, I feel that most people miss out on some of the deepest and richest truths that it has to share. Funeral Sermon for Irma Emilie Stenzel - Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. At that moment I shall be more alive than I am now. It portrays God as the shepherd who is at once a protector as well as a caregiver. O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at this time in our earthly pilgrimage; assure us by Your Holy Spirit that the one we serve, even Jesus, has conquered death and is alive forevermore; enable us to view our temporal lives in the light of the eternal; and so may our spirits grow calm and our vision clear. If you had died last Monday morning would the Good Shepherd have lead you home? What is the one thing necessary for a shadow to exist? God is bigger than any problem we will ever face in life. It never fades. I am completely satisfied with Gods providence and care of my life. He understood the special relationship and care a shepherd has with the sheep. The psalmist sees God in control of his life. You are the author and perfector of life; You are our hope in times of trial and our peace in times of distress. How can the Lord become your Shepherd? He took our sickness and placed it upon himself so that we might live. By making this journey with the Shepherd. David killed lions and bears with his own hands. 0000032350 00000 n 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. Perhaps you know the 23rd Psalm well like the entertainer, but do you know the Shepherd? Daytime Lives and Nighttime Lives - A Sermon on John 3:1-17, When Life Changes - A Sermon on Matthew 17:1-9, When A Loved One Dies - A Funeral Sermon on John 14:1-6, Found Out and Known - A Sermon on John 4:5-42, Lent 3A, Follow Interrupting the Silence on WordPress.com. A. Psalm 23:4: Courageous Faith: E. Erskine. INTRODUCTION: We are in the middle of a three week series on this Psalm, and we are looking at what it means to have the Lord as your shepherd. Scripture: 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. David wrote this Psalm from personal experience because he too was a shepherd. It is by Christ's death that we are saved from our sins. a.) He had lost his kingdom; his family; his home; and his peace. 0000003787 00000 n In this Psalm David, who is himself a shepherd, describes the LORD as his own personal shepherd. Only those who believe that Jesus died for them will be saved. But Herod was startled, because he had not studied Gods word. Make Your Spirit and peace present in all of their homes and lives. This sin no matter how hard we try cannot be removed by any good we might do. Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, It becomes a solid declaration that we are those people who have been richly blessed and so can lead lives of confidence, courage, and generosity, knowing that we have, indeed, been blessed to be a blessing.2. Sometimes they talk about memorizing it at school. ii) Psalm 23 is in between two "mountain" Psalms. I want whatever it is that you will not give me. Until that day comes when the light pierces the shadow and it will our challenge, our hope, and our way forward is to put one foot in front of the other. It so happened that the battle continued into Christmas Day. startxref The Lord is our shepherd, the one who shepherds us, who leads us, who guides us. At the beginning of the service, a very familiar passage was read--Psalm 23. He gave Abraham and Sarah as son, when they were "as good as dead" so far as child-bearing was concerned. Our love has driven us to talk about our guests with compassion and a desire to serve those whose lives feel so different from those of us who are not worried about where we will sleep tonight. Thats why we must stay close, walk together, and continually remind ourselves and one another that a shadow cannot exist apart from light. We shall not want. Sermon. For many months he sought to bring peace to them and their neighboring tribe. Whether or not you want to hear Psalm 23, we all need the truth of Psalm 23 because Psalm 23 is about Jesus, and he's the one we want to see. you are my son - everything I have is yours! " "Even though I walk through the darkest valley," or as most of us memorized it, "the valley of the shadow of death.". This is the faith of which David is writing, in Psalm 23. The end of our journey through life on earth is to be with God forever. I will touch on that in a few minutes. Its not true. %PDF-1.7 Family and friends of Phyllis May (Horstman) Sahlstrom, we gather, grieving the loss of one we love and will miss. That greater reality is what illumined his life and made him so tender hearted. Ted Giese / March 8th 2014 / Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Those who have personally trusted in Jesus Christ can also give thanks for the failures and the faults of those who have touched their lives, and have passed on. I know that I preach as much or more to myself as to anyone else. A short time elapsed and then, following what seemed to the family to be the death struggle he spoke again: This is my triumph; this my coronation day! Yes, the shadow of death is our reality today. The rod is used by a shepherd to ward off evil and to direct the sheep as they walk. 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). /Filter /FlateDecode What also works for me is the reminder each day that the Lord IS my shepherd as I make my way down the path. It is among the most familiar, so much so that even people who are not religious or very knowledgable about Scripture recognize these words. In Psalm 23, David is saying, "The Lord is to me what I've been to my sheep. This was our . Message. How can you have assurance when you face death? Some call that light God or Jesus. 1 Keller, Phillip. His beloved Son brought them eternal peace with Himself. 13 Psalm 23 - Lord Shepherd - Helen Abercrombie 1998 (MLM) - page 2 www.scholia.net shepherd; I shall not want. 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. 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