In my previous blog entry, I wrote, “Our Heavenly Father, the One who in the beginning created the heavens and earth, who brought Israel back to the Promised Land, who resurrected His Son from the … Read More
“For you are with me …” Psalm 23:4b
A few months ago, my 8-year-old son and I joined a tour group in the Old City of Jerusalem. My son was walking next to the tour guide in front of the group, while I … Read More
“Even when I walk in the valley of darkness (Lost), I will fear no evil, for You are with me” Psalm 23:4
When David wrote these words, he was not in his grand palace, a place of safety and protection; he was actually in a very difficult and challenging place. In fact, I believe that he was … Read More
“…for His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3b (Part 2)
I wrote on my last blog: “The Lord is the One leading us; the Lord is the One working within us and through us; the Lord is the One who restores our souls and He … Read More
“He restores my soul; He leads me in circles of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3
A very basic, yet profound, principal for a follower of the Messiah to understand is the fact that God does things in and through our lives for His own glory and name’s sake. The Lord … Read More
“He leads me in circles of righteousness.” Psalm 23:3b (Part 2)
In my last blog entry, I ended with this: “The Lord wants to guide you in continuous ‘circles’ of righteousness; He does not want you to fall off the path that He has intended for … Read More
“He leads me in circles of righteousness.” Psalm 23:3b
The Hebrew word for “He leads” is “יַֽנְחֵ֥נִי. “Ynicheni” means to lead, direct, guide, instruct, officiate and moderate. Another word that you can find within “ynicheni” is the word נְחֵ֥, which means, “to rest”. As … Read More
“He restores my soul …” Psalm 23:3a
A few months ago, I was teaching on Psalm 23 at a Congregation in the USA. When I was done teaching, the senior leader of the Congregation came to the podium, and called a young … Read More
“He leads me beside still waters…” Psalm 23:2b
“Still waters” are waters that flow very slowly and calmly; they bring much peace and rest to one’s spirit. One of the most relaxing things in life is the sound of a bubbling brook or … Read More
“He causes me to lie down in green (grass) pastures …“ Psalm 23:2 a
A few months ago, I had the privilege to teach Psalm 23 at an open tent meeting in the USA. It was a beautiful place, with a large green field and a pond that sat … Read More