JeffJul 9, 20183 min readAnd I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.Isn’t it appropriate for David to complete this psalm by thinking about heaven? But God is omnipresent and can’t be confined to a box, so...
JeffJun 25, 20182 min readSurely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.The Bible is full of statements from people just like you and me who convey confidence in God and His Word. Paul, “For I am sure that...
JeffJun 11, 20182 min readYou anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.While David did not list all the various duties that he performed as a shepherd, he did give us two more important items: he anointed his...
JeffJun 1, 20183 min readYour rod and your staff, they comfort me.The shepherd’s rod was the primary weapon of defense for both the shepherd and his sheep. The rod was like a club which could be used...
JeffMay 21, 20182 min readI will fear no evil, for you are with meEven though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. David knew about death and...
JeffApr 30, 20182 min readHe leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.Now, the one who created me surely knows what is best for me. God desires to be our Shepherd and to guide us on the path of life for our...
JeffApr 18, 20181 min readHe leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul.The shepherd knows that running water presents a hazard for sheep. They are not sure-footed, and if they wander into running water,...
JeffMar 30, 20182 min readHe makes me lie down in green pasturesThe strange thing about cows and sheep is that they seldom lie down, and when they do, it is because they feel secure and content. A...
JeffMar 17, 20183 min readI Shall Not WantLast week we began our study of Psalm 23, one of King David's most recognized songs of praise. We then examined its first verse, "The...
JeffMar 10, 20182 min readWhy Psalm 23?Many of David’s psalms are full of requests, complaints, or pleas to God, but this psalm is full of comfort and expressions of delight in...
JeffFeb 26, 20183 min readWhy David?"For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7). Of all the...
-Jan 23, 20182 min readKing David - Remaining Faithful Have you ever wondered why, out of all the great leaders of faith, God singled out David as a man after His heart?  (1 Samuel 13:14). In...