This scene is more than just not being in want. This is a picture of abundance. The purpose of this meal the Lord provides in the presence of our enemies is about honor rather than eating. God anoints us with oil, communicating love and kindness. Our overflowing cup isn’t merely the a...
that's guidance.For His name's sake Co that's purpose.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death Co that's testing.I will fear no evil Co that's protection.For Thou art with me Co that's faithfulness.Thy rod and Thy staff comfort me Co that's discipline.Thou ...
· I shall not lack security because "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me" (v. 4). "The valley of the shadow of death" is just as much a part of God’s gracious path a...
He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4Even 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 23:1-4, ESV) Some...
Notes:the staff represents your responsibility to direct your people;the rod represents your responsibility to correct them. You can't be a shepherd who engenders the loyalty and trust of his people,if you don’t get this right.Wield this fairly and wisely,and you people will respect you and...
For Thou art with me; and Thy rod To guide, Thy staff to bear. Nay, Thou dost make me sit and dine, Ev’n in my enemies sight: My head with oyl, my cup with wine Runnes over day and night. Surely Thy sweet and wondrous love Shall measure all my dayes; And as it never shall...
The traditional explanation of the crosier's form is that, as a shepherd's staff, it includes a hook at one end to pull back to the flock any straying sheep, a pointed finial at the other tip to goad the reluctant and the lazy, and a rod in between as a strong support. WikiMatrix...