PSALM 23

There are places in Scripture that are powerful, so deep, that to recite them is to experience them. Psalm 23 is one of those places. 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 child, with a little help from dad.

Psalm 23 is very personal. There are no references to "we" or "us" or "they," but only "my" and "me" and "I" and "You." This is David's testimony, his personal experience with God. I and other pastors have come to this passage in almost every funeral preached. It is precious to us, a balm to our wounded souls. And what makes this a constant friend is that it covers all of life. With simple beauty, it speaks of green pastures and still waters as well as dark valleys and enemies and adversities. Let’s go on this journey together.