Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known and repeated scriptures in the Bible. It is one of the most powerful scriptures about who Jesus is and His relationship with us! The Passion Translation is my favorite, and I feel the most spiritually expressive. You can feel the life-giving words in this translation speak to you. But have you ever read in a way that you placed yourself in it in the scripture? If not, I encourage you to do so!
As you read, replace the me and I’s and apply it to yourself. Use your imagination and place yourself in the scene with Jesus. See yourself by the still waters, lying in the green pasture, walking along the pathways.... receiving all of who the scripture says He is! Have you ever imagined Jesus as your best friend? Have you ever imagined Him calming the anxious waters within you. Can you feel Him speak silence to your fear or sadness, filling you with love and joy. Have you imagined Him being your strength and peace that never EVER leaves you? Have you ever imagined Him leading you on a path to Gods kingdom! Have you drank of the cup of living water straight from His hands that never runs dry? If not, go step into the oasis of Psalm 23 and let Him anoint your head with oil! Go step in!
Psalm 23
The Lord is my best friend and my Shepherd. I always have more than enough.
He offers a resting place for me in his luxurious love.
His tracks take me to an oasis of peace, the quiet brook of bliss.
That’s where he restores and revives my life.
He opens before me pathways to God’s pleasure and leads me along in his footsteps of righteousness so that I can bring honor to his name.
Lord, even when your path takes me through the valley of darkness, fear will never conquer me, for you already have!
You remain close to me and lead me through it all the way.
Your authority is my strength and my peace.
The comfort of your love takes away my fear.
I’ll never be lonely, for you are near.
You become my delicious feast even when my enemies dare to fright.
You anoint me with the fragrance of your Holy Spirit, you give me all I can drink until my heart overflows.
So why would I fear the future?
For your goodness and love pursue me all the days of my life. PS 23
Shalom Shalom friends!
