For if the Lord is my shepherd I can also say, 'I'll not want'. Jesus Christ conquered sin, hell and the grave. Read Psalm 23. Last Sunday my wife and I were in South Carolina on the way to church when we received the news that Ashley had died. Awakening from a sleep, he said, Earth recedes, Heaven opens before me. It tells us that death normally produces fear, and not faith. In this Psalm David, who is himself a shepherd, describes the LORD as his own personal shepherd. Regrettably, many of my hearers do not know the . John Piper Jan 10, 1988. Like sheep we have wandered into the wilderness of sin. Psalm 23 is a highly personal Psalm for David. How can a lost sheep be restored to the fold? One image comes from the verse, Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Will you do that today? A mother was asked by a census-taker how many children she had. Talk to you shepherd. He does not send us through the dark valley with a cheery promise to meet us again on the other side. Moody said to a friend, someday soon you will read in the papers that D. L. Moody of Northfield is dead. 0000018903 00000 n Its what attracted you and me to him. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Here I want us to see that the Shepherd is the source of strength and renewal for the sheep. I am sorry for that. God solved the problem of Abraham's lying by dealing with his fear of death. Only those who know the Good Shepherd will enjoy the benefits of this Psalm. In fact, 32 separate times through the Bible, we hear about God or Jesus as the good shepherd. The first image is that of a shepherd and his sheep. Thank you Anne. 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 this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, because we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen; for the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over. I know that I preach as much or more to myself as to anyone else. /Prev 108275 Abraham is perhaps one of the most well-known Old Testament patriarchs. - Romans 3:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." God has the ability to provide for us. I shall have gone higher, that is all out of this old clay tent into a house that is immortal, a body that sin cannot touch, that sin cannot taint, a body fashioned into His glorious body. He infected us with his life, and helped us to see the light. It so happened that the battle continued into Christmas Day. I want you to learn to smile at 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 . Psalm 23:1-2 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. His fear was replaced by faith. for from you shall come a ruler FIRST-PERSON: Funeral service's 23rd Psalm recitation underscores today's biblical illiteracy. Fourth, David's fear of death was gone because he was assured of God's presence. 43 34 How can you have assurance when you face death? Others can truly identify with David, and the peace and security which he knew and cherished. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh. By making this journey with the Shepherd. Psalm 23 Funeral Meditation. To comfort: Florence leaves a vacancy that no one can replace, a gap in our lives. I know. Some call that light God or Jesus. We have many wants, but the psalmist points us to the reality that all that we may want in life is found and satisfied in the Shepherd. Even though his path is different and sometimes seems so unusual. The source of this hope is to be found in the texts of both passages which you have heard today. It is my privilege to share with you in the grief and the joy of fondly recalling the good things which God brought into our lives through Mrs. Smith. /O 45 God will never leave us or forsake He is always there for us, b.) He has journeyed the pathway many times before. It also speaks to the present. 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. Psalm 23 Funeral sermon: A Letter to the Deceased (Molin) I knew there would be many voices heard today, sharing stories and memories; laughter and tears with you who knew and loved Steve. Sermon Text: Psalm 23 Introduction: GOOD MORNING TO ALL! Their son, Isaac, was born to them in their old age. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. In his epistle to the Thessalonians, Paul described these two contrasting responses to death in these words: But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve, as do the rest who have no hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus way leads to life. It is, rather, proof that the light is also here. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; We trust in the good shepherd. We have come to celebrate and remember the life of. Our love has driven us to talk about our guests with compassion and a desire to serve those whose lives feel so different from those of us who are not worried about where we will sleep tonight. I will touch on that in a few minutes. Why do they need a shepherd? Psalm 23 reminds us that God stands ready to be our shepherd if we will only let him. Third, David's faith replaced his fear of his enemies, and even of death. There is no valley here. And Jesus wanted to just spend some time alone, praying and thinking. God's provisions are certainly available, but only if the Lord is your shepherd. We want to feel appreciated. My question to you this evening is, do you know the shepherd? I. If you travel through the mountains passes of Tibet you need a guide. God is bigger than any problem we will ever face in life. I baptized her in 1989 and was her pastor for 29 years. God gives us a place of prominence. Not sure what you know about sheep but lets just say that without the shepherd there, the sheep would find themselves in desperate need of protection and provision. << Message. There are many times in our lives we wonder off and then question how we ended up in certain situations. 0000003308 00000 n We received that news with overwhelming shock and disbelief. 0000004004 00000 n Marsh just what I need to read tonight. My privilege on this occasion, is to share with you how you can grieve with hope. 0000004377 00000 n 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. Sometimes the journey is filled with joy, and sometimes it is very sad and lonely. Ted Giese / March 8th 2014 / Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 1 Keller, Phillip. That does not mean we are without hope. You feel like you cant see a foot in front of your face. As I give thanks to God for this last week in which we hosted Family Promise, including one of the first children born into the program (born on Maundy Thursday), this is one way in which knowing our community, loving the people, and shepherding have served well those in need. And in fact, I wanna ask you to do that . We must let Jesus do it for us. Let me be clear about this. You are the author and perfector of life; You are our hope in times of trial and our peace in times of distress. My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. But Abraham, like all men, feared death, and this fear enslaved him. Sometimes they tell the story about memorizing it as a child in Sunday School. Learn how your comment data is processed. Because it is the nature of sheep to wander away from the safety of the fold. Does this mean that everyone will be saved by Christ's death? By Gene Wilder, posted October 26, 1999 in . Not having learned the wisdom of Psalm 23 yet, when she could not get what she wanted, she would declare I want (and then whatever it was). He did not fear what his enemies would do to him. Verse 6 summarizes really well the life of those who follow the Good Shepherd. /Info 41 0 R 8"2UF@'x.s!3@9]8|,Uv QYtLM'FL 6EG:81#. Don Richardson recalls his life amongst the Sawi people of Irian Jaya in a book called The Peace Child. We can persevere as long as we can see light at the end of the tunnel. This was Abraham's faith, and thus it overcome his fear of death. She had a feeling of wanting. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. The Christian can be thankful for the failures of those whose lives have touched their own because of the assurance that "God causes all things to work together for good, to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28). Sheep have many wants. How can the Lord become your Shepherd? 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. The story is told of a wealthy London businessman who searched many years for his runaway son. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. 0000017595 00000 n Will you repent of your sin and believe in Him? Sermon. And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Today we walk through the valley of the shadow of death (Psalm 23). This sin no matter how hard we try cannot be removed by any good we might do. Dont you believe a word of it. David knew that he had received God's lavish care all his life. Psalm 23:5-6 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. (John 1:29). Now, there was the danger that Sarah would become the wife of an Egyptian, and bear him children. i) Psalm 23:4 (1) David talks about a valley. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.". The rest have no hope. He restores my soul. You won't be afraid if you know the Shepherd because He'll take you home. I mentioned earlier that death was not apart of Gods plan. The peace of the twenty-third psalm is built on that great promise, "The Lord is my Shepherd.". In Psalm 23, David is saying, "The Lord is to me what I've been to my sheep. a.) Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; Psalm 23 teaches us that we, as followers of Christ, have no reason to fearever. This is what the Good Shepherd has done for us. 0000017003 00000 n And the shadow cannot overcome or extinguish it. I know that in my head but I have a hard time facing that in my life and in the lives of those I love. Christians, he tells us, will grieve, but they will grieve in hope. Powered by, http://westgroveumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Psalm-23-Seg-1-Rev04.mp4, http://westgroveumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-04-23-11-00-sermon.mp4, http://www.workingpreacher.org/craft.aspx?post=1498, Second Chances: Sin, Repentance and Redemption. Funeral Messages for Believers. On at least one more occasion, Abraham and Sarah lied again. I am completely satisfied with Gods providence and care of my life. She replied, Well, theres Billy and Harry and Martha and. What your feeling is expected. Carey: Henry Carey, 1723 Psalm 23 Joseph Addison, 1712 DOXOLOGY The Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care; His presence shall my wants . . Pastor Hromowyk preaching Psalm 23Hymns: 790 Praise to the Loard, the Almighty657 A Mighty fortress Is Our God717 Eternal Father, Strong to Save The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. That does not mean, however, that you and I are without hope. Psalm 23 has become a daily adventure for me as I try to imagine what it means for me each day. Herod did not know the prophecies of the Messiahs birth. - Psalms 23:6. The psalm begins, ''The Lord is my shepherd'' (v. 1). He knows the way and He will personally lead you home if you are His sheep. It is that eternal and everlasting life that gives us hope even in death that we might see Your Son. He leads me beside still waters. God is our host He guides us through our eternal life. 0000019551 00000 n The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. Not how it was 30 years ago, but right now and right now. Sometimes they talk about memorizing it at school. Even when we dont see it the light accompanies us through the valley. 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. For the non-believer for the one who does not believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ the phrase "You return mankind to the dust" continues as a judgment for sin. This was our . Psalm 23. I fear no evil; for Thou art with me; The final verses indicate God's foresight for those who believe in and abide by him. Though I walk in the valley of darkness, I fear no evil, for you are with me. The Psalms are filled with affirmations of God's love for us: Psalm 13:5, 31:7, 86:5, 136 - 25 times. Shepherd need a shepherd and sheep dog team who know them and who claim them. Thank you Fr. God once again spared them. Jesus, my shepherd, and the sheepdogs who care for me on Jesus team will lead me towards all I want. And I think you know exactly what I mean and how I feel. And considering all these things, the words of the 23rd Psalm sound like the words of a man who was lost. We shall not want. And with Brandy, family didnt stop with blood. 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. In my years of ministry, I had not preached on Psalm 23 before. Do we know our neighbors well enough to know when a family member is sick, what they might need? 0000001654 00000 n Funeral from Psalm 23. Why do we need the Shepherd to restore our soul? From the Gospel of Matthew, we get a glimpse of the scripture lesson we hear most around Epiphany. Psalm 23 reminds us that life has difficult moments, but ultimately, we find protection and joy. Tuesday: [They were] asking, Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? That sounds light-years away, but in fact it Yes amen and amen, one foot in front of the other. Do we know those we live with well enough to know when they are struggling, before they have admitted to themselves? Thank you for sharing it. Twenty years ago, I could have used the name of Joshua in passing, but not so today. Our lives are always being shepherded. We thank the Lord for another beautiful Sunday morning that He has given us. And thus, those who trust in Him need no longer fear death. All those who trust in Him lose their fear of death and find the faith, peace, and hope of which David writes. Even though I walk through the . + Funeral Homilies It was only a test, but Abraham did not know it. He had fascinating stories to tell, and one of them was about a battle that had taken place in Europe. We are not surely exactly what we want, just that we are unsatisfied with what we have. Prayerfully ask God to show you prophets to whom you should listen. God raised Him from the dead. 0000001248 00000 n Its our hope. 5 Yet you sweep people away in the sleep of death. Only the shepherd can restore our souls from the ravages of sin. Thank you Jerry. One foot in front of the other. A few hours before entering the Homeland, D. L. Moody caught a glimpse of the glory awaiting him. 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. Are we loving and knowing our community? For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. Knowing that his wife was beautiful, and fearing that the Egyptians would kill him, in order to marry his wife, Abraham instructed Sarah to lie, and to represent herself as his sister, not his wife. Fix your eyes on Jesus, your Good Shepherd. David knew his Shepherd well and the Lord knew David too. His beloved Son brought them eternal peace with Himself. He was at peace because he knew the Good Shepherd would lead him home. Through Gods grace, in Christ, we will be reunited with her in heaven, Prayer for the family, church and community. Sin marred everything. God loves us like a Father He will protect us, b.) At that moment I shall be more alive than I am now. God is loving, and present, fiercely and tenderly holding all of us whom God lovingly created. The entertainer came back to continue the program. They are among the most comforting, often being quoted in times of trouble or distress, and almost always being read when we gather in our Sanctuary for a funeral. A Psalm of David. 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. After a number of years, God put Abraham's faith to its greatest test. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Now, if he must put this son to death, God would raise him. I was overcome with grief, disappointment, and anger that death had taken a husband, a father, a brother, another son, and my friend. Your observation of no shadow without light is a vision I treasure. This is what happened a father gave his only son to the neighboring tribe and brought peace. Man's fear of death is well-rounded. As we sit in this room, and mourn but also celebrate the life of Brandy, our soul feels dead, it feels no joy or rest. Intro. Even though I walk through the valley . The Lord's my Shepherd - Psalm 23. But a guide can get you through because he knows the way so well. 0000018083 00000 n I want to share with you a passage of scripture that has been a source of comfort for many people. It would be so wonderful if God would simply promise to us that we would never go through difficult times. May the Good Shepherd provide for all your needs. The shadow is not the ultimate reality. Marsh for adding a new dimension to my understanding of the shadow being backed by a source of light. thirty something years ago, early in my first pastorate, i preached a sermon entitled: "why we do funerals backwards." my contention then, as now, is that the traditional american funeral should be reversed. The message from the everyday saints to "walk the walk" of daily faith in our time, the message is clear: Psalm 23 is essential. Second, David's faith rested in the fact that God was His shepherd. He restores my soul. To honestly and earnestly say that there are those without homes in our community, and what they need is significant assistance of housing, food, guidance in budgeting and job skills, encouragement, and support, so they can live a full life in their own space and place. David was satisfied. But it is His resurrection that enables us to walk in the paths of righteousness. David understood what it was to be a shepherd and David knew a lot about sheep and what sheep need. God knows our limits. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," The Funeral Sermon for Helen Abercrombie Pastor Michael L. McCoy Grace, mercy and peace to you, in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. What is it that makes the difference? I want candy, I want my cookie, I want my toy. 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. Out of visioning time together, I am asking all of us to be in prayer. The value of the words and their expression at the end of life is well established. Scripture: From where is my help to come? (Psalm 121) are no longer the psalmists words. 0000002553 00000 n And neither do you. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. Absolutely amazing Fr. Hear us today, Father, and grant these requests of Your people. Ive experienced that in my own life. Third, David's faith replaced his fear of his enemies, and even of death. Church Of God. All shall be well. Do we know our children and spouses well enough to know what delights their hearts? /H [ 1248 406 ] While we may see this as a natural part of life, this was not how God designed this life to be. She was a real Christian for many years. The final verse of Psalm 23 is one that addresses both life and death, and even bridges the two: Verse 6 - "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.". The Good Shepherd leads us in the paths of righteousness. The wise seek Jesus. are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. For many months he sought to bring peace to them and their neighboring tribe. a.) Thou dost prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; 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. 3 He restores my soul. In a time of suffering, as we're trying to make sense of it . % As we come to honor the life and memory of Mary Smith, we come also to face the reality of death. . Instead, the desire of sheep to be led comes through. 0000002116 00000 n 2023 West Grove United Methodist Church. I do hope you and you family are well. This made her eligible for marriage, and it seemed to put the promise of God at risk, because the promised "seed" was to come through the union of Abraham and Sarah. Death is the penalty for sin, and we are all sinners, worthy of death. Cancel. But all of this was because David knew the Lord. Americans especially hated Germans with a deeply racist attitude. They were old, and over a period of time child-bearing became a human impossibility. On this first anniversary of my fathers death, it is especially comforting to me. Will you take the Shepherds hand and let him lead you through this valley of darkness so that you can say at the end of the psalm-, Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." = Believe that Jesus died for you and rose again. He took on human flesh and lived among men. Apr 11, 2018. He restores my soul. What must it be like to step on shore, and find it - heaven; To take hold of a hand, and find it - Gods. Friday: They told him, In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet. Matthew 2:5. The soldiers of each side joined together and ate together, and sang a few songs together that had different words, but common tunes. Amen. So he calls the Lord his shepherd as a beautiful illustration of his own relationship with God. Psalm 23 is often quoted, recited . Marsh,. he would say again. 0000019083 00000 n Allow us to see this life with the assurance and power of Christ Jesus, who has conquered death and is alive with an everlasting life. Death was defeated by the Lamb who was slain, and who rose again. Others understand it as the power of resurrection. But Abraham and Sarah were unable to bear children. When Pharaoh rebuked Abraham, and asked why he would deceive him about his wife, Abraham admitted that he feared death. Consider these words, from the pen of the unknown author of the New Testament Book of Hebrews: Since then the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives (Hebrews 2:14-15). 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