Psalm 23: He’s Better (Verses 4-5)
Week 1 Recap:
#1 He is Better, because He is Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Who Provides)
#2 He is Better, because He is Jehovah Shalom (The Lord our Peace)
#3 He is Better, because He is Jehovah Rapha (The Lord Who Heals)
#4 He is Better, because He is Jehovah Tsidkenu (The Lord Our Righteousness)
Psalm 23:1-6
1 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.
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.
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.
#1 He is Better, because He is The Resurrection and The Life
John 11:25-26
25 Jesus said to her, “I am the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26 And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
1 Corinthians 15:54-56
54 So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”
55 “O Death, where is your sting?
O Hades, where is your victory?”
56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
#2 He is Better, because He never Leaves
Hebrews 13:5-6
5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
Matthew 28:20
20 … and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
#3 He is Better, because He is Elohim Shomri (God Our Protector)
Exodus 14:13-14
13 And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. 14 The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”
Numbers 14: 9
9 Only do not rebel against the Lord, nor fear the people of the land, for they are our bread; their protection has departed from them, and the Lord is with us. Do not fear them.”
Psalm 116:12-13
12 What shall I render to the Lord
for all His benefits toward me?
13 I will take up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.
Poem: Drinking From My Saucer
I’ve never made a fortune; I guess it’s too late now
Oh but I don’t worry about that none cause I’m happy anyhow
As I go along life’s journey, I’m reaping better than I sow
I’m drinking from my saucer, cause my cup has overflowed
Ain’t got a lot of riches, sometimes the goings rough
But I’ve got a friend in Jesus and that makes me rich enough
I thank God for all His blessings, and the mercy He’s bestowed
I’m drinking from my saucer, cause my cup has overflowed
I’ve been through hard trials, sometimes my faith grew dim
But it seemed like one day the sun shone through again
So Lord help me not to grumble about the tough rows I have hoed
I’m drinking from my saucer, cause my cup has overflowed
And if I should go on living if the way gets steep and rough
I won’t ask for other blessings cause I’m already blessed enough
May I never be too busy to help another bear his load
And I’ll keep drinking from my saucer, Lord, cause my cup has overflowed