(a) It tells of the crucifixion of the Messiah. Isaiah, Farmer, Funerals Christian. Sermon. There is another passage, not nearly as familiar, which informs us that David's sense of peace and security is not natural, but supernatural. What is the one thing necessary for a shadow to exist? God will never leave us or forsake - He is always there for us. In Psalm 23, David describes himself as a sheep, and the Lord as his Shepherd. If its ok for Jesus to grieve for the loss of those closest to him, it is ok for you to do the same. But he said, "my" shepherd. This passage puts Psalm 23 into perspective. Absolutely amazing Fr. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.". David knew that he had received God's lavish care all his life. a.) He is the only one to journey through death and come out victorious. For if the Lord is my shepherd I can also say, 'I'll not want'. It was a difficult sermon and a hard loss. The rod is used by a shepherd to ward off evil and to direct the sheep as they walk. The psalmist sees God in control of his life. "Even though I walk through the darkest valley," or as most of us memorized it, "the valley of the shadow of death.". Thank you for sharing it. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. The value of the words and their expression at the end of life is well established. As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for YOUR rod and YOUR staff comfort me. Ive experienced that in my own life. Even though I walk through the . by the Rev. + Funeral Homilies Do we know our neighbors well enough to know when a family member is sick, what they might need? A Sermon On Luke 1:46-55, Seeing With The Eye Of The Heart A Funeral Sermon on 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:9. Its not true. If Interrupting the Silence has been meaningful in your life or helpful in your ministry please. We who work with God, also need to know one another. We cannot remove this problem ourselves. 0000017003 00000 n O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at this time in our earthly pilgrimage; assure us by Your Holy Spirit that the one we serve, even Jesus, has conquered death and is alive forevermore; enable us to view our temporal lives in the light of the eternal; and so may our spirits grow calm and our vision clear. Psalm 23 is a highly personal Psalm for David. A few hours before entering the Homeland, D. L. Moody caught a glimpse of the glory awaiting him. David killed lions and bears with his own hands. It would be dishonest of me if I didnt tell you this but it is in moments like that that I question everything I think and believe about our Creator. She replied, Well, theres Billy and Harry and Martha and. The Good Shepherd provided for all His needs. He restores my soul. Its given me new insight into John 1.v.5. /E 36556 This is a Psalm of David and David was a shepherd. Psalm 23 Devotional 4: Our Shepherd Knows Us . >> One foot in front of the other. He was an American, but he had actually enlisted with the British army and was fighting in the war for quite some time before most Americans. When the beggar approached and asked if the man could spare a few shillings, the businessman realized he had found his long lost son, crying " A few shillings? 0000002116 00000 n In death, we want to know that not everything you knew of expected changed. 3) DEATH IS A DEFEATED FOE (PSALM 23:4) a) There can be no valley without mountains. 23 (READ). David tells us that goodness follows us all the days of our lives. 0000004004 00000 n Every one of you here today, whether you know it or not, is a part of that matrix. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; Everyone was touched by his devotion to the Shepherd. He is our Shepherd. Twenty years ago, I could have used the name of Joshua in passing, but not so today. Or does death frighten you? Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. Your honesty and hope are perfect. = Admit that you are a sinner and can't save yourself. 1013. Even when I go through the darkest valley. Sermon Text: Psalm 23 Introduction: GOOD MORNING TO ALL! Thank you. stream And you wont be surprised when I tell you this. The fighting stopped, and all was quiet. I will close by returning to Psalm 90, You return mankind to the dust, saying, "Return, descendants of Adam." - Psalm 90:3. Last Sunday my wife and I were in South Carolina on the way to church when we received the news that Ashley had died. Learn more. Jesus, my shepherd, and the sheepdogs who care for me on Jesus team will lead me towards all I want. Psalm 23 is not the only passage in the Bible that compares the Lord to a shepherd. David knew his Shepherd well and the Lord knew David too. It would be so wonderful if God would simply promise to us that we would never go through difficult times. She treated many as if they were family. 43 0 obj In Psalm 23 David writes "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life" (Psalm 23:6 NIV). b.) This is sad and sometimes people suggest that we not think about sad things but in recalling memories of times together at Sherry's . John Piper Apr 11, 2018 The Psalms are filled with affirmations of God's love for us: Psalm 13:5, 31:7, 86:5, 136 - 25 times. Man's fear of death is well-rounded. That light does not undo what has happened or magically make everything better. Through repentance and faith. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 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. The Shepherd fed David in peaceful green pastures. Cancel. You are the author and perfector of life; You are our hope in times of trial and our peace in times of distress. Scripture is clear if you want to know this Savior, to know this shepherd who must turn from living life for yourself and trust in Jesus as the Good Shepherd to lead you through life. God is frequently described in the Bible as being like a shepherd who cares for and tends to a flock of sheep. It is like trying to spray perfume on a bag of trash and expecting it to remove the smell. 25-26. Scripture: He knows the way. Jesus was always to be our shepherd. R/. I am glad it was what you needed Deb. 0000003043 00000 n 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. The prophet Micah tell us of Jesus as the shepherd king from Bethlehem. God is not a distant God who winds up the universe and lets it go. He understood the special relationship and care a shepherd has with the sheep. All, except one act. I know that I preach as much or more to myself as to anyone else. This summer my sister went with my family and I to New Hampshire. And I listened to Ashleys stories about how it happened time and again in his life. This was our . 0000002052 00000 n This is part of what led faith leaders in our area to discern a need for Family Promise. The light has been with us from the beginning. Tuesday: [They were] asking, Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? /O 45 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. Have you believed in the Good Shepherd? Saturday: And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel. Matthew 2:6. I visited John during his last days and can testify that he had this assurance. And so he is looking for comfort. A mother was asked by a census-taker how many children she had. or: R/. Credit will be given to the author of the sermon. He hasnt left you to figure this out or find your way on your on. Today the familiarity, poetry, and beauty of the 23rd psalm have a different tone. Jesus, as the ruler, who will come out of the people and shepherd the people. Neither of those are optional. This sermon has inspired me greatly as I am using portions of it to prepare a sermon/eulogy for my fallen first cousin. 0000002293 00000 n God loves us like a Father He will protect us, b.) For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.. Here I want us to see that the Shepherd is the source of strength and renewal for the sheep. Light. 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. 0000001149 00000 n Jan 10, 1988. He did not fear death. are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; C. Death followed David everywhere. I want to share with you a passage of scripture that has been a source of comfort for many people. Since the themes of eternal rest, peace, and comfort are so dominant throughout the six short verses, the poem provides hope and encouragement to those left behind. . Psalm 23. are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. As we come to honor the life and memory of Mary Smith, we come also to face the reality of death. It tells us that the fear of death hinders and haunts men all of their lives. To get sheep to rest, they must be free from fear and sickness, there must be no worry among them, they must not be aggravated by the weather conditions, and they can't be hungry. It is, rather, proof that the light is also here. He was truly a miracle child. There are many needs around the world and many good ideas about how to serve people well in the name of Jesus. I like the theme of the 23rd Psalm. /Linearized 1 endobj Thank you for that. All those who trust in Him lose their fear of death and find the faith, peace, and hope of which David writes. But there they were, eating together at a table, or at least on the ground, in the presence of an enemy. = Believe that Jesus died for you and rose again. << However, that seemed to me to be off kilter somehow. startxref Its trustworthy. The walk you are experiencing today is a temporary one. 43 34 "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" That does not mean we are without hope. Isaiah spoke of it as the Sprit of the Lord God bringing good news, binding up the brokenhearted, and comforting those who mourn (Isaiah 61:1-3). God is there to comfort us and sustain us. A short time elapsed and then, following what seemed to the family to be the death struggle he spoke again: This is my triumph; this my coronation day! There are many images in this psalm which hold particular meaning. Ps. She was born on June 14, 1946. Hebrews 13:20-21: Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The mother angrily replied, They dont have numbers, they have names!. Yes we are here to mourn but we are also here to celebrate the life of Brandy Burt. /Lang (en-US) 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. I want. The table here speaks of feasting and fellowship. 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. (John 1:29). My heart hurts for this family, I know too well their hurt. The word repent means that we stop going our own way and return to the Shepherd. Why do they need a shepherd? But as a preacher of the gospel, it is also my obligation to remind you that our eternal destiny is not determined by the ratio of our good deeds to our faults and failures, which the Bible more frankly calls sin. John 6:37-40, Psalm 23, Psalms 23:1-6, Psalms 6:1-10, Sermon Topics: God allows us to share in His glory. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh, with the statement that I have adapted its contents. 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). David knew that he had received God's lavish care all his life. Don Richardson recalls his life amongst the Sawi people of Irian Jaya in a book called The Peace Child. He was not afraid of dying because God was with Him. 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. Pastors will find that adding personal notes about the deceased is easy to do. She often times went above and beyond for people that she knew. The Goodness of God and the Guidance of Sinners. I also trust and hope, though, that youve had some glimpses of the light. God had called Abraham from his homeland and brought him to the land of Israel, which He promised to give to him and his descendants. a.) Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Even 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 ( Ps. It is among the most familiar, so much so that even people who are not religious or very knowledgable about Scripture recognize these words. Both are essential. We have studied and loved as families, have had varying food needs and companionship needs. Amen. God solved the problem of Abraham's lying by dealing with his fear of death. It is the greater reality of today. a.) But Abraham, like all men, feared death, and this fear enslaved him. 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. The LORD will keep you from all harm-- he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. It seems too hard. Thank you for adding so much to the meaning of it all. Psalm 90:3-6. And please dont hear what I have just said as an answer or explanation. Thank you. The Lord is my shepherd is a reminder of how well God knows us, how intimately and intuitively. Marsh, he would say, Youve created a spiritual world. A shepherd who knows this sheep will lead and this sheep will always need more attention. I mentioned earlier that death was not apart of Gods plan. 3 You turn people back to dust, saying, "Return to dust, you mortals.". That greater reality is what illumined his life and made him so tender hearted. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. After extended conversation, the two armies agreed to pool some of their food together for a Christmas meal. The value of the words and their expression at the end of life is well established. /L 109273 The message from the everyday saints to "walk the walk" of daily faith in our time, the message is clear: Psalm 23 is essential. Prayerfully ask God to show you prophets to whom you should listen. He leads me beside still waters. To pay tribute: We have come to honor a life well lived, a life that has touched many and served even more. - Psalms 23:6. 5 Yet you sweep people away in the sleep of death. For all of us gathered here today, the kindness and goodness of Mrs. Smith is the source of both our present grief, for we shall now be deprived of the benefit of her life. Perhaps you know the 23rd Psalm well like the entertainer, but do you know the Shepherd? It is that eternal and everlasting life that gives us hope even in death that we might see Your Son. It is in moments like this that I face the fact that death is an everyday reality. Marsh for adding a new dimension to my understanding of the shadow being backed by a source of light. God will never leave us or forsake He is always there for us, b.) The Jews boasted that they were his descendants. Psalm 23:4 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. Psalm 23:1-3, 4, 5, 6. From the New Testament, we know why Abraham was willing to obey God, and to put his son to death. We can now see that the Good Shepherd became a sheep (like David). In the Old Testament, the sins of Israel were temporarily atoned for by the sacrifice of a lamb. The valley of the shadow is all about you. No one wants to. We have loved families as they have needed listening ears and additional blankets. Thats why we must stay close, walk together, and continually remind ourselves and one another that a shadow cannot exist apart from light. This psalm is a favorite, especially when one brought fact to face with the grim reality of death. /N 12 Funeral Sermon for Irma Emilie Stenzel - Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. He makes us lie down in green pastures. He took our sickness and placed it upon himself so that we might live. 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. The famous historical events from WW I are being omitted. He makes me lie down in green pastures; Having trouble logging into your account? THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Psalm 23 is the best-known psalm in the book of Psalms. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. But all of this was because David knew the Lord. Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. That was an outstanding funeral sermon, and ( I guess) an exceptionally demanding one for you to preach. In a time of suffering, as we're trying to make sense of it . In the words of the poet Mary Oliver, he was a bride married to amazement and a bridegroom taking the world into [his] arms (When Death Comes, New and Selected Poems, vol 1, p. 10). Psalm 23:4: Comfort Through the Rod and Staff: F. B. Meyer, B. As one scholar said, "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 . So rather than prepare a sermon, I simply wrote a letter. Where do you need to study Gods word, so you are better prepared for Gods will? 1 Keller, Phillip. I am sorry for that. Lessons from a Sheepdog. One of the specific prayers, I am asking you to prayer about is: May God give us specific hearts for our community. Every sermon I ever heard on Psalm 23, up played the lack of knowledge that sheep have and their utter lack of direction and life without a shepherd. This is what happened a father gave his only son to the neighboring tribe and brought peace. xref Yet the promise that God has already given us eternal life with him sustains us in our journey and gives substance to our hope. To comfort: Florence leaves a vacancy that no one can replace, a gap in our lives. He restores my soul. So he calls the Lord his shepherd as a beautiful illustration of his own relationship with God. It is among the most familiar, so much so that even people who are not religious or very knowledgable about Scripture recognize these words. Family and friends of Phyllis May (Horstman) Sahlstrom, we gather, grieving the loss of one we love and will miss. 0000018083 00000 n Psalm 23 gives us a glimpse of the care God gives us in both our earthly and eternal lives. We are here this evening for the joyful funeral of Mrs. Eloise Roop. 'Even 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.' (Verse 4) Tonight, we gather as people who have walked through the valley of the shadow of death. Can you honestly say, the Lord is my Shepherd? Marsh,. he would say again. 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 . 0000019083 00000 n We want hope. John Piper Jan 10, 1988. You feel like right now you are walking through a valley of darkness. % And neither do you. Dont forget the jokes, or the way she would make you feel when she was around you. /S 429 Sin necessitates death. How can you have assurance when you face death? Prophets have foretold the way of Jesus. Jesus has trod the Psalm 23-journey before us. Both armies seemed to be at a stalemate. 0000019053 00000 n The soldiers of each side joined together and ate together, and sang a few songs together that had different words, but common tunes. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. 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. Scripture: Psalm 23. And considering all these things, the words of the 23rd Psalm sound like the words of a man who was lost. 0000004377 00000 n The story is told of a wealthy London businessman who searched many years for his runaway son. May this hope be yours in this hour of grief. "The Good Shepherd" (Psalm 23) Introduction. Not like you lecturing yourself, but rather praying into the hope that the day will come when you and I might say with fully certainty I shall not want. Amen. Today, remind yourself each time you worry. Scripture: Psalm 25:8-9. David wrote this Psalm from personal experience because he too was a shepherd. For a long time they failed to bring peace. My joy and delight is to share with you how you can exchange the fear of death for the faith of David. I love the connection you make with the Prologue of John. It portrays God as the shepherd who is at once a protector as well as a caregiver. The psalm begins with a strong personal affirmation of faith, 'The Lord's my shepherd' and everything else follows from that! So whatever you might think about in your last moments, look to Jesus. In heaven we will be totally surrounded by God's presence. endobj Thank you Jerry. Try, For To Us A Child Is Born With Scripture. /Length 316 This is a declaration and a prayer. It also speaks to the present. 0000003308 00000 n a closer walk psalm 23 philippians 4:13 july 15, 2018 . I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. The Lord Jesus Christ then died for our sins, and suffered the penalty, our penalty, of death. 0000018903 00000 n Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh. God is our shepherd He guides us through this earthly life. 0000003787 00000 n Do we know our children and spouses well enough to know what delights their hearts? When Pharaoh rebuked Abraham, and asked why he would deceive him about his wife, Abraham admitted that he feared death. 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. // For you, me, Ruth. In this Psalm David, who is himself a shepherd, describes the LORD as his own personal shepherd. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. The goodness and kindness of Mrs. Smith is the source of the warm memories which we have sought to recall and refresh in her eulogy a few moments ago. She made you feel important when she was around. 0000017864 00000 n INTRODUCTION: We are in the middle of a three week series on this Psalm, and we are looking at what it means to have the Lord as your shepherd. b. We must believe that He died for our sins and that He rose again to give us new life. It is by Christ's death that we are saved from our sins. David did not fear. But the Good Shepherd became a sheep, so to speak. In the Revelation to John it is that one seated on the throne saying, See, I am making all things new (Revelation 21:2-7). Isaiah the prophet spoke of the coming Savior as a Lamb, who would suffer for the sins of men: He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth (Isaiah 53:7). Its a matrix in which God and everything and everyone are connected. Church Of God. It was conversations I began having with Judy Gambill about 2 years ago that granted me new fresh insight on Psalm 23. It is glorious! 1983. Having trouble logging into your account? The needs of sheep to depend on one who can see beyond them in time and space. Jesus himself experienced great sorrow at the loss of someone who was close to him. Fix your eyes on Jesus, your Good Shepherd. (2) The Lamb of God died for us, and triumphed over death by His resurrection. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. 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