This sermon has inspired me greatly as I am using portions of it to prepare a sermon/eulogy for my fallen first cousin. What must it be like to step on shore, and find it - heaven; To take hold of a hand, and find it - Gods. c.) God will allows us to share in His eternal victory. God knows our limits. I have always heard sheep described as stupid. I visited John during his last days and can testify that he had this assurance. Your email address will not be published. I want you to garner some of her insight as well. But all of this was because David knew the Lord. She treated many as if they were family. That is easier said than done. This is a declaration and a prayer. He can't restore us if we don't listen to His voice. God promised to bless Abraham through his offspring. However He can only do this after He restores our soul. xref There are many times in our lives we wonder off and then question how we ended up in certain situations. The valley of the shadow is all about you. That doesnt help anyone. We can now see that the Good Shepherd became a sheep (like David). Paul expects Christians to view death differently than the rest. or: R/. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, "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." Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. This is what happened a father gave his only son to the neighboring tribe and brought peace. We have studied and loved as families, have had varying food needs and companionship needs. We are here this evening for the joyful funeral of Mrs. Eloise Roop. I do not remember ever taking a funeral where I did not use the 23rd Psalm. Today the familiarity, poetry, and beauty of the 23rd psalm have a different tone. Ashley was contagious. It was there the day Ashley died and it is here today. 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. Psalm 121, Psalm 23, Psalms 23:1-6, 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. Because it is the nature of sheep to wander away from the safety of the fold. Learn how your comment data is processed. Exchanging the fear of death for faith in Jesus Christ is a personal decision. Having trouble logging into your account? Try, For To Us A Child Is Born With Scripture. God loves us like a Father He will protect us, b.) are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.". The wise seek Jesus. Unlike the business man's son David knew He belonged to the Lord. Call it the light or call it the matrix, it doesnt matter. One foot in front of the other. By making this journey with the Shepherd. << These two tribes were continually fighting. %%EOF I. There can be no shadow without light. A. If its ok for Jesus to grieve for the loss of those closest to him, it is ok for you to do the same. It also speaks to the present. In fact, 32 separate times through the Bible, we hear about God or Jesus as the good shepherd. 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. - Romans 3:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." They are your questions too. Fear can be a powerful, debilitating, paralyzing influence in our lives. Scriptures: The Christian can do even more than this. This is what the Good Shepherd has done for us. While we do no focus on one's failures at the time of their death, we must all admit that there are failures. 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. 1 Peter 2:25: For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. Have you believed in the Good Shepherd? People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? The light is always shining behind the shadow, and the shadow will never overcome it. Denomination: Death should cause us to mourn. Phillip Keller, author of Lessons from a Sheepdog, writes More than anything else in the world, he wants me to be His companion, His co-worker, His friend in helping tend His flock.1 In effect then, we are called to help the Good Shepherd. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. Dont try to ignore it or pretend it didnt happen. She was born on June 14, 1946. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. His first impulse was to avoid the beggar, but there was something strangely familiar about him. However, I have come to believe that Psalm 23 has little to do with funerals, instead, it has everything to do with life and familiarity. Next, David had to run for his own life, (1 Samuel 23:1-29).When God guided David to the throne he actually walked him through the valley of the shadow of death, (as a shepherd leads his flock to green pastures over the valley of death) and God's hand of deliverance was over him even in the valley of death. xc```b``y l@3 w;`p3BVl%856Z| Md@#GMJ}l$@-'O But the Good Shepherd became a sheep, so to speak. , we are told that when Jesus heard the news about John, he got on a boat and went to head to a desolate place. In recent days, Suzie could certainly have talked about how she had been through such a valley of the shadow of death. But she was never alone. (John 1:29). Jesus offers salvation to the all but many won't believe Him. 43 0 obj He goes on to say: "He makes me lie down in green pastures.". The Lord is my shepherd -. /N 12 The Lord is my shepherd: This psalm starts right at the core of things, naming who God is, and who we are. Its not true. The Lord Jesus Christ then died for our sins, and suffered the penalty, our penalty, of death. Not like you lecturing yourself, but rather praying into the hope that the day will come when you and I might say with fully certainty I shall not want. Regrettably, many of my hearers do not know the . Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, for from you shall come a ruler Amen. Light. Goodness and mercy follows them all their lives and then they dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Christians, he tells us, will grieve, but they will grieve in hope. The peace of the twenty-third psalm is built on that great promise, "The Lord is my Shepherd.". No, this couldnt have happened. And you, Bethlehem, in the land ofJudah, You feel like right now you are walking through a valley of darkness. A. Psalm 23:4: Courageous Faith: E. Erskine. Second, David's faith rested in the fact that God was His shepherd. The shadow is dark and the valley is long and deep. Psalm 23 Funeral Meditation. 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 is glorious! John Piper Jan 10, 1988. Sunday: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1. Dont you believe a word of it. May the Good Shepherd provide for all your needs. 1. Psalm 23:4: Deep Shades: A. S. Brooke. Or does death frighten you? Rev. 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). Psalm 23 is often quoted, recited . 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. 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. God provided so well for him that he lacked nothing. If we are serving alongside God as sheepdog, do we know andlove the sheep? Sometimes the journey is filled with joy, and sometimes it is very sad and lonely. Indeed, we are still walking through the valley of the shadow of death. The Psalms are filled with affirmations of God's love for us: Psalm 13:5, 31:7, 86:5, 136 - 25 times. a.) Do we know what is specific about West Grove now? When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. After this an old man was asked to present the same Psalm. One of the jobs of a shepherd is to lead his sheep. That does not mean, however, that you and I are without hope. In heaven we will be totally surrounded by Gods presence, c.) God will allows us to share in His eternal victory, a.) /Type /Catalog The final verses indicate God's foresight for those who believe in and abide by him. b. If you knew her, you are blessed for having that opportunity. His beloved Son brought them eternal peace with Himself. The fighting stopped, and all was quiet. a.) I mentioned earlier that death was not apart of Gods plan. 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 I Could Start All Over Six Lessons for Your Twenties. I am sorry for that. Will you do that today? Today, remind yourself each time you worry. They told him, In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: endobj Amen. And you wont be surprised when I tell you this. Scriptures: Ive experienced that in my own life. The chef's knife is the essential tool for cooks. Let me illustrate from the life of Abraham, how the fear of death imprisons us as slaves, and how faith in Jesus Christ frees us. For many months he sought to bring peace to them and their neighboring tribe. /ID [<11818585010ce5325197a63f7dcd3a5c><11818585010ce5325197a63f7dcd3a5c>] 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. Have you personally received Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God and as your Good Shepherd? After extended conversation, the two armies agreed to pool some of their food together for a Christmas meal. One might hope that this painful experience in Egypt would have cured Abraham from his deception, but it did not. Shepherd need a shepherd and sheep dog team who know them and who claim them. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. But it is His resurrection that enables us to walk in the paths of righteousness. The soldiers of each side joined together and ate together, and sang a few songs together that had different words, but common tunes. 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. If you had died last Monday morning would the Good Shepherd have lead you home? May we find You evident in our lives today. Ive seen it happen in the lives of others. (1) Psalm 22 deals with Mount Calvary. 0000019053 00000 n "The Good Shepherd" (Psalm 23) Introduction. He had fascinating stories to tell, and one of them was about a battle that had taken place in Europe. He infected us with his life, and helped us to see the light. John 10:26-28: You do not believe, because you are not of My sheep, as I said to you. The putter is the essential club for golfers. Psalm 23 - The Lord is My Shepherd. 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. Into an unbroken calm; and find it - glory? It tells us that the fear of death hinders and haunts men all of their lives. 0000001988 00000 n That is our way through the valley of the shadow of death. That is the one critical constant in changes of our lives. Marsh just what I need to read tonight. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. I am glad it was what you needed Deb. All shall be well. It is already a present reality. Apr 11, 2018. She made you feel important when she was around. Ask God to show you where you can walk to know abundant life. He leads me beside still waters. Psalm 23 is one of those places. He leads me beside still waters. For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.. He instructed him to sacrifice his son, Isaac, to put him to death. God is our shepherd, and we are his sheep. I am increasingly careful about the terms I use in preaching. Almost every time without exception, when I sit down with a family to plan a funeral service, they talk about the 23rd Psalm. Mary Anne, thank you so very much for your kind and encouraging words. We can persevere as long as we can see light at the end of the tunnel. David called the Lord, My Shepherd. When John saw Jesus, he cried out. Perhaps you know the 23rd Psalm well like the entertainer, but do you know the Shepherd? Church Of God. It tells us that David's faith, as expressed in Psalm 23 is not natural, but supernatural. But Abraham and Sarah were unable to bear children. In fact, it is a favorite funeral service text. Late in the morning, the German officers raised a white flag and moved toward the British lines and under a flag of truce, conferred with the British officers. Can you honestly say, the Lord is my Shepherd? Now, if he must put this son to death, God would raise him. Sometimes they talk about memorizing it at school. So he calls the Lord his shepherd as a beautiful illustration of his own relationship with God. It will help you to make the sermon personal. Those who belong to the Good Shepherd receive a lavish welcome when they arrive home. God is there to comfort us and sustain us. Ps. What also works for me is the reminder each day that "the Lord IS my shepherd" as I make my way down the path. BUT TODAY I WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND THAT IT'S MESSAGE IS NOT FOR DEAD PEOPLE OR PEOPLE WHO LOST THEIR LOVED It is, rather, proof that the light is also here. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, What is it that makes the difference? Psalm 23 Devotional 4: Our Shepherd Knows Us . I love the connection you make with the Prologue of John. FIRST-PERSON: Funeral service's 23rd Psalm recitation underscores today's biblical illiteracy. 76 0 obj In Psalm 23, David is saying, "The Lord is to me what I've been to my sheep. Through Gods grace, in Christ, we will be reunited with her in heaven, Prayer for the family, church and community. Psalm 23 is read at funerals and memorial services because the content is comforting to many Christians, Jewish people, and religious individuals. 43 34 The psalmist sees God in control of his life. Her observations gave me pause to think more deeply of a passage I knew well. 3) DEATH IS A DEFEATED FOE (PSALM 23:4) a) There can be no valley without mountains. 0000003787 00000 n Thats because when God created this world, He created us to be with him. // For you, me, Ruth. Family and friends of Phyllis May (Horstman) Sahlstrom, we gather, grieving the loss of one we love and will miss. 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.. He restores our souls. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. In the still, comforting waters of Holy Baptism, our Good Shepherd, the prince of Peace, who laid down His life for ours, provides rest, safety, and health. 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. No, said Mr. Moody, I am not dreaming: I have been within the gates: I have seen the childrens faces. In other words, God provides a place of rest for us. When we belong to God. He said he never expected to find it here in Uvalde and in Utopia. There are two images that the Psalmist paints for us. This was Abraham's faith, and thus it overcome his fear of death. 0000003043 00000 n (2) The Lamb of God died for us, and triumphed over death by His resurrection. From the New Testament, we know why Abraham was willing to obey God, and to put his son to death. This is sad and sometimes people suggest that we not think about sad things but in recalling memories of times together at Sherry's . The Good Shepherd provided for all His needs. I was overcome with grief, disappointment, and anger that death had taken a husband, a father, a brother, another son, and my friend. When Alisabeth was a toddler, she would often declare that she wanted. Psalm 23 reminds us that God stands ready to be our shepherd if we will only let him. How might we understand the relationship between the sheepdog and sheep? How can the Lord become your Shepherd? 0000031987 00000 n In Christ, even in our want, we want for nothing. In John 10:11-13 we read, 11 "I am the good shepherd. Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. God allows us to share in His glory. All those who trust in Him lose their fear of death and find the faith, peace, and hope of which David writes. The psalm begins, ''The Lord is my shepherd'' (v. 1). For if the Lord is my shepherd I can also say, 'I'll not want'. 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. 0000019265 00000 n In my years of ministry, I had not preached on Psalm 23 before. As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for YOUR rod and YOUR staff comfort me. There is another passage, not nearly as familiar, which informs us that David's sense of peace and security is not natural, but supernatural. So whatever you might think about in your last moments, look to Jesus. 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. He restores my soul. 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 Funeral Sermon: Bishop Dehon. Absolutely amazing Fr. David knew his Shepherd well and the Lord knew David too. John 6:37-40, Psalm 23, Psalms 23:1-6, Psalms 6:1-10, Sermon Topics: 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? Do we know those we live with well enough to know when they are struggling, before they have admitted to themselves? My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. However, that seemed to me to be off kilter somehow. Psalm 23:2-3 ESV. 0000003817 00000 n Thank you. Its a cruel hoax. Then I spoke with Z., Ashleys wife, and my denials gave way to silence and tears. Do you have this same assurance? An Episcopal Priest's Sermons, Prayers, and Reflections on Life, Becoming Human, and Discovering Our Divinity. Every person is special and unique and by visiting with the family you can learn something about the birth, work, background, character, age, or family of David's word for God's tender affection is a term used in the ancient world to mean love that flows out of deep emotion rather than duty. 0000004086 00000 n All shall be well. Why do they need a shepherd? God is not a distant God who winds up the universe and lets it go. Wednesday: When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him. Matthew 2:3. The LORD watches over you--the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. What your feeling is expected. It could be said that you were not official until you got a pie in the face from Brandy. It is in moments like this that I have no answers, explanations, or understanding for myself or for you. God's Goodness is watching over us. Jesus rose from the dead, triumphant over death. R/. %PDF-1.7 Thank you Fr. I know you do Kay. Out of visioning time together, I am asking all of us to be in prayer. A. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Psalm 23 is the best-known psalm in the book of Psalms. I do hope you and you family are well. 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? Scripture: Your honesty and hope are perfect. We have come to celebrate and remember the life of. This sin no matter how hard we try cannot be removed by any good we might do. a.) Scripture: Psalm 25:8-9. Death is the penalty for sin, and we are all sinners, worthy of death. He took on human flesh and lived among men. Psalm 23 is used widely in funeral service and religious traditions, including the Shabbat. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. Pastors will find that adding personal notes about the deceased is easy to do. David did not fear. We shall not want. 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 did it by dying on a cross and raising from the dead. Psalm 23 teaches us that we, as followers of Christ, have no reason to fearever. b.) We come to You and ask for Your divine presence in this place today and grant to us Your Spirit of comfort. Theres been a mistake. Let the shepherd guide you there and grieve in the meantime. He did not fear what his enemies would do to him. Post Reply Not only did she have her family, she had the Holy Spirit of God at her side, like a shepherd who kept close watch on her. 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