Scriptures: Brandy was someone who was caring to a fault. Sin marred everything. Goodness and mercy follows them all their lives and then they dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Can you honestly say, the Lord is my Shepherd? , tells us about how Jesus wept over the death of his friend Lazarus. Let's be honest, the valley of the shadow of death is a place we're all a little squeamish about. Bob Ingle. I dont want to accept that reality. The needs of sheep to depend on one who can see beyond them in time and space. In this Psalm David, who is himself a shepherd, describes the LORD as his own personal shepherd. Dont try to ignore it or pretend it didnt happen. 0000032350 00000 n The Lord's my Shepherd - Psalm 23. Psalm 23 reminds us that God stands ready to be our shepherd if we will only let him. The value of the words and their expression at the end of life is well established. Thats why we must stay close, walk together, and continually remind ourselves and one another that a shadow cannot exist apart from light. In Psalm 23 David writes "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life" (Psalm 23:6 NIV). At 4:30 am on Monday morning the Good Shepherd lead our brother to paradise. Ive seen it happen in the lives of others. He restores my soul. Jesus has trod the Psalm 23-journey before us. They are mine. Sheep have many needs. And so he is looking for comfort. /Length 316 Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh. /ViewerPreferences 42 0 R Even though I walk through the . 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. He was at peace because he knew the Good Shepherd would lead him home. And with Brandy, family didnt stop with blood. May the Good Shepherd provide for all your needs. I want whatever it is that you will not give me. Do we know those we live with well enough to know when they are struggling, before they have admitted to themselves? I am so sorry about your fathers death. Introduction. We come, knowing that we, too, shall experience death. God is there to comfort us and sustain us. Psalm 23 Funeral Meditation. I was born in the flesh in 1837; I was born of the Spirit in 1856. Here goes. 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. 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. 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. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. "The Good Shepherd" (Psalm 23) Introduction. And so is Thomas question, How can we know the way (John 14:1-6)? 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? My cup overflows. 0000002052 00000 n 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? The story is told of a wealthy London businessman who searched many years for his runaway son. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. Your honesty and hope are perfect. Twenty years ago, I could have used the name of Joshua in passing, but not so today. Having trouble logging into your account? It seems too hard. Don Richardson recalls his life amongst the Sawi people of Irian Jaya in a book called The Peace Child. Beautiful, as your preaching usually is. All shall be well. He has journeyed the pathway many times before. He never thought his life would be as full and beautiful as it was. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. I mentioned earlier that death was not apart of Gods plan. And the shadow cannot overcome or extinguish it. The light has been with us from the beginning. or: R/. This is the best funeral sermon Ive ever read/heard for a tragic death. Presbyterian/Reformed. >> 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. Click here for more messages from the Psalm 23 Series. 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." God gives us a place of prominence. If you know the shepherd, renewal will come but dont rush to try and find it. 2. Yes, the shadow of death is our reality today. 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). We must let Jesus do it for us. 0000003043 00000 n For a long time they failed to bring peace. She had a feeling of wanting. These two tribes were continually fighting. C. Death followed David everywhere. The word repent means that we stop going our own way and return to the Shepherd. Scripture: Psalm 23. God is frequently described in the Bible as being like a shepherd who cares for and tends to a flock of sheep. The psalms, and especially Psalm 23, speak powerfully to and for God's people in troubled times. His fear was replaced by faith. Credit will be given to Rev. It is, rather, proof that the light is also here. The Lord is my shepherd -. If Interrupting the Silence has been meaningful in your life or helpful in your ministry please. Regrettably, many of my hearers do not know the . David wrote this Psalm from personal experience because he too was a shepherd. Otherwise, I find it quite usable. Jesus offers salvation to the all but many won't believe Him. Even today, prophets point us back to God. He makes us lie down in green pastures. A Hope Which Exchanges Fear for Faith ( Psalm 23) A Message of Hope ( Hebrews 2:14-15) Christ's Comfort ( John 14) Death: The Door to Eternity ( Luke 16:19-31) Freedom from the Fear of Death ( John 14:1-6 and Hebrews 2:14-15) GodA Shepherd to Israel ( Ezekiel 34) God the Protector . Ted A. Giese / Friday October 23rd 2020: Season of Pentecost / Psalm 23 'Lord Take My Hand' The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.He makes me lie down in green pastures.He leads me beside still waters.He restores my soul.He leads me in paths of righteousnessfor His name's sake. While we are walking in this valley, God is still with you. I am glad it added a new dimension for you. That greater reality is what illumined his life and made him so tender hearted. Learn more. Now as we mourn the loss of our departed sister in Christ; we know that our loss is heavens gain. In heaven we will be totally surrounded by Gods presence, c.) God will allows us to share in His eternal victory, a.) Psalm 23:1-2 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. In baptism we are made members of the household of God already, and our destiny is made secure through faith. 0000002553 00000 n One of the first things that drew me to Judys reflections about sheep, sheepdog, and shepherd, was what I didnt hear. Never mind the names, the man interrupted, Just give me the numbers. % We ask Jesus to restore our souls. BUT TODAY I WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND THAT IT'S MESSAGE IS NOT FOR DEAD PEOPLE OR PEOPLE WHO LOST THEIR LOVED You feel like right now you are walking through a valley of darkness. 23 (READ). We received that news with overwhelming shock and disbelief. 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). But it is His resurrection that enables us to walk in the paths of righteousness. who is to shepherd my peopleIsrael. . Through Christ we pray. Both are essential. We are the sheep in this passage. The Psalms are filled with affirmations of God's love for us: Psalm 13:5, 31:7, 86:5, 136 - 25 times. I do not remember ever taking a funeral where I did not use the 23rd Psalm. %%EOF A shepherd who knows this sheep will lead and this sheep will always need more attention. - Romans 6:23". Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. And you wont be surprised when I tell you this. God knows our limits. /Info 41 0 R Make Your Spirit and peace present in all of their homes and lives. a.) /Prev 108275 However He can only do this after He restores our soul. 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. 2 http://www.workingpreacher.org/craft.aspx?post=1498. a closer walk psalm 23 philippians 4:13 july 15, 2018 . That light does not undo what has happened or magically make everything better. It was there the day Ashley died and it is here today. Here I want us to see that the Shepherd is the source of strength and renewal for the sheep. 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. Biblically, prophets shine the light on Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Neither of those are optional. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, God allows us to share in His glory. They had sang songs of Christs birth together. God raised Him from the dead. 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. 1983. He did not fear death. The restoration He gives is forgiveness of sin and peace with God. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh, with the statement that I have adapted its contents. It tells us that David's faith, as expressed in Psalm 23 is not natural, but supernatural. This is a Psalm of David and David was a shepherd. It is the greater reality of today. a.) It is my hope that the specific Funeral Sermons On Psalm 23 you are looking for can be accentuated in some way by the free materials that I offer through this site. This summer my sister went with my family and I to New Hampshire. Scripture: This is the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, thanks be to God, Amen. Because it is the nature of sheep to wander away from the safety of the fold. You are the author and perfector of life; You are our hope in times of trial and our peace in times of distress. Sometimes the journey is filled with joy, and sometimes it is very sad and lonely. 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). We who work with God, also need to know one another. We have loved families as they have needed listening ears and additional blankets. But all of this was because David knew the Lord. Grant to them an extra measure of Your grace and pour over them an overwhelming sense of Your presence. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. 1. He is our Shepherd. 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. Heaven is our living hope, even in death, 2.) After extended conversation, the two armies agreed to pool some of their food together for a Christmas meal. God is calling me, and I must go. Pastors will find that adding personal notes about the deceased is easy to do. 0000016588 00000 n /O 45 We want to know that our life matters. I dont. The Christian can do even more than this. The more Ashley spoke about the matrix, the faster he talked and the more excited he got until he just started bouncing, and his arms flapping about. An excellent choice. In fact, she would sometimes get so wound when her parents would not give her what she wanted, she would no longer say I want my cookie. This is a funeral message based on Psalm 23, To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. She was born on June 14, 1946. 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. /Pages 40 0 R I will close by returning to Psalm 90, You return mankind to the dust, saying, "Return, descendants of Adam." - Psalm 90:3. 3 You turn people back to dust, saying, "Return to dust, you mortals.". A famous entertainer was once asked to recite the 23 rd Psalm in a performance. It never fades. Hear us today, Father, and grant these requests of Your people. We thank the Lord for another beautiful Sunday morning that He has given us. Church Of God. 0 The first part of the verse is clearly about life, using the words all the days of my life. Have you believed in the Good Shepherd? 8"2UF@'x.s!3@9]8|,Uv QYtLM'FL 6EG:81#. First, David's faith rested in God. God is our shepherd, and we are his sheep. Death was not in the cards. In other words, God provides a place of rest for us. >> He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. In death, we want to know that not everything you knew of expected changed. One of the specific prayers, I am asking you to prayer about is: May God give us specific hearts for our community. Shepherds know the needs of their sheep. He leads me beside still waters. Others might speak of it as the Divine, the Holy, the Mystery. 0000004377 00000 n 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. There is another passage, not nearly as familiar, which informs us that David's sense of peace and security is not natural, but supernatural. My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. Truth Taught- Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd of Psalm 23 meeting all our needs by His presence and care. 4 A thousand years in your sight. My heart hurts for this family, I know too well their hurt. 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. And the darker the shadow, the brighter the light. Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. How can the Lord become your Shepherd? /Root 44 0 R /Type /Catalog for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. He had come to trust in God as the One who was able to raise the dead. = Believe that Jesus died for you and rose again. May we find You evident in our lives today. 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. The message from the everyday saints to "walk the walk" of daily faith in our time, the message is clear: Psalm 23 is essential. The valley of the shadow is all about you. It brings comfort and encouragement to all who read it. In heaven we will be totally surrounded by God's presence. 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. In a time of suffering, as we're trying to make sense of it . How can we walk in the paths of righteousness? Abraham is perhaps one of the most well-known Old Testament patriarchs. 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). . He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. But Abraham and Sarah were unable to bear children. Psalm 23:4: Comfort Through the Rod and Staff: F. B. Meyer, B. Thank you Fr. David knew his Shepherd well and the Lord knew David too. One of the jobs of a shepherd is to lead his sheep. Oh Fr. Do you have a personal relationship with Him? What also works for me is the reminder each day that "the Lord IS my shepherd" as I make my way down the path. for from you shall come a ruler Those who have personally trusted in Jesus Christ can also give thanks for the failures and the faults of those who have touched their lives, and have passed on. And David had lost many things that led to the writing of this Psalm. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. It will help you to make the sermon personal. For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage. Matthew 2:2. 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.". What is that hope? When John saw Jesus, he cried out. B. Psalm 23 is read at funerals and memorial services because the content is comforting to many Christians, Jewish people, and religious individuals. John Piper Apr 11, 2018 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! Now, there was the danger that Sarah would become the wife of an Egyptian, and bear him children. 0000004086 00000 n We often think of ourselves as sheep, well-cared for by the good shepherd, but let me challenge us just a bit. Jesus, my shepherd, and the sheepdogs who care for me on Jesus team will lead me towards all I want. He does not send us through the dark valley with a cheery promise to meet us again on the other side. 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. 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. He knows the way and He will personally lead you home if you are His sheep. A good shepherd who lay down his life for the sheep. Do we know our neighbors well enough to know when a family member is sick, what they might need? If I Could Start All Over Six Lessons for Your Twenties. But Herod was startled, because he had not studied Gods word. D.L. << This is what Ive been looking for. He said that he had traveled the world, gone to churches, searched in exotic and far away places, prayed in monasteries, had some wild times, and hung out with Buddhists seeking this matrix. Apr 11, 2018. How can a lost sheep be restored to the fold? I will not mislead you by denying that reality or letting platitudes and sentimentalities echo off the valleys walls. Let me make a few comments about the hope which God offers to all those who face death, a hope which exchanges fear for faith. Have you personally received Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God and as your Good Shepherd? Yes we are here to mourn but we are also here to celebrate the life of Brandy Burt. Third, David's faith replaced his fear of his enemies, and even of death. - Romans 3:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." She was married to James Roop on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1994. 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). = Admit that you are a sinner and can't save yourself. David tells us that goodness follows us all the days of our lives. But a guide can get you through because he knows the way so well. Death is the penalty for sin, and we are all sinners, worthy of death. He restores my soul. He took our sickness and placed it upon himself so that we might live. Fifth, David's faith rested in the fact that God was present with him, in life, in death, and throughout all eternity. I do hope you and you family are well. Does this mean that everyone will be saved by Christ's death? Death is a mystery we cannot fully comprehend. I hope it speaks for you in this time of remembering. 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. Has your soul been restored? 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). 0000019551 00000 n Thank you for that. God's Goodness is watching over us. From the Gospel of Matthew, we get a glimpse of the scripture lesson we hear most around Epiphany. Sometimes they tell the story about memorizing it as a child in Sunday School. What Is The Songline Of Your Life? In Christ, even in our want, we want for nothing. That does not mean we are without hope. a.) David could rejoice because the Lord, his Shepherd, was with Him. God provided so well for him that he lacked nothing. Like sheep we have wandered into the wilderness of sin. b. My privilege on this occasion, is to share with you how you can grieve with hope. Read Psalm 23. God is bigger than any problem we will ever face in life. He said he never expected to find it here in Uvalde and in Utopia. Yet the promise that God has already given us eternal life with him sustains us in our journey and gives substance to our hope. Marsh just what I need to read tonight. There are two images that the Psalmist paints for us. There are places in Scripture that are powerful, so deep, that to recite them is to experience them. He infected us with his life, and helped us to see the light. xref Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. I baptized her in 1989 and was her pastor for 29 years. %PDF-1.7 What are sheep like? The rod is used by a shepherd to ward off evil and to direct the sheep as they walk. Yes amen and amen, one foot in front of the other. 25-26. Last Sunday my wife and I were in South Carolina on the way to church when we received the news that Ashley had died. You feel like you cant see a foot in front of your face. endobj For many months he sought to bring peace to them and their neighboring tribe. I have always heard sheep described as stupid. i) Psalm 23:4 (1) David talks about a valley. God protected Sarah, and spoke to Pharaoh, who was about to make her his wife. 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. He makes me lie down in green pastures. Their son, Isaac, was born to them in their old age. And I listened to Ashleys stories about how it happened time and again in his life. Others can truly identify with David, and the peace and security which he knew and cherished. Even when we dont see it the light accompanies us through the valley. 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