I will share what I learn and feel from the verses 1-6, just these 6 verses are POWER PACKED with hope, promises of deliverance, salvation and LOVE :)
VERSE1) In verse 1, notice "I shall not want"...What it is trying to tell us is when we have God, we have ABUNDANCE. It also tells us not to look and desire the things of the world for when we look at the world we will "hunger" and "thirst" for more and more. When we have God will are "FILLED" read John 1-37 when Jesus ask the Samaritan woman for water at the well of Jacob, and told the woman about the "Living water".
VERSE2) In verse 2 "Makes me .... , Lead me ......" It tells us that God will keep us SAFE, and protect us from the times of trouble :) Psalm 12:5 says
"Because of the
devastation of the afflicted, because of the
groaning of the needy,
Now I will arise," says the LORD; "
I will set him in the safety for which he longs."
Also notice "quiet waters", it means a place of REST in Matthew 11:28-30 ...
Matthew 11
28"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you REST.
29"Take My yoke upon you and AN)">(AN)learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and AO)">YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS.
30"For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
VERSE3) In verse 3, "He restore my soul" The key word in this verse is RESTORATION, have you lost anything, I tell you God will RESTORE you all things, don't put your hope in men but put your hope in the King of Kings, Lord of Lord, our Jesus Christ....seek Him and Love Him :)
Acts 3:21 (New American Standard Bible)
21whom heaven must receive until the period of restoration of all things about which C)">(C)God spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets from ancient time.
Also notice in Verse 3 "He guides me" it talks about GUIDANCE, whereby the Lord your God will Himself GUIDE YOU in Psalms 119:105
Psalm 119
105Your word is a
lamp to my feet
And a
light to my path.
The LIGHT and LAMP of God will shine forth your path and you will SEE and be GUIDED :)
VERSE4)"Even though .....through the valley of shadow...I will fear no evil.." in Verse 4 it talks about DELIVERANCE from all evil, no matter evil people or demonic forces, WE ARE DELIVERED !!!
2 Chronicles 20:17 (New International Version)
17 You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the
deliverance the LORD will give you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and
the LORD will be with you.' "
Notice "For You are with me"...also tells us of a Bond with our Father God :) He is THERE!!!
Deuteronomy 4:7 (New American Standard Bible)
7"For A)">(what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as is the LORD our God whenever we call on Him?
Still yet in VERSE 4 "Your rod and staff they COMFORT me, Rod and Staff I went to dictionary.com and search for the meanings
1 a stick, wand, staff, or the like, of wood, metal, or other material.2 a wand, staff, or scepter carried as a symbol of office, authority, power, etc.It tells us of PROTECTION, Authority and POWER the Lord has....
Comfort, yes I like the word :) the Lord will comfort you when your down,sad and upset.
Revelation 21:4 (New American Standard Bible)
4and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away."
VERSE5) VERSE 5 "You prepare a table.....Anoint my head...." Tells us of
PROVIDENCE and
ANOINTMENT Matthew 6
30"But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith!
31"Do not worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear for clothing?'
I was wondering why "prepare a table in the presence of my enemies" Then I suddenly understand, because enemies may mean different things, poverty can be an enemy, demons can be an enemy. Maybe to different people it means many different challenges but NO MATTER whatever type of challenges Jesus will OVERCOME all :)
Anointing means "To SET apart to be holy" , yes indeed the Blood of the Lamb has made us righteous :)
VERSE6) FINALLY verse 6 "Surely goodness and LOVE......." "I will dwell in the House of the Lord"
It tells us of God's LOVE and SALVATION, whereby we are loved and saved!!! Sisters and Brothers NO whatever obstacles or sadness...know this thing
GOD LOVES YOU AND IS ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU NO MATTER WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I end this post now in hoping that all of you are encouraged and blessed by this post :) If you have feel free to tag me and if there are any doubts ask me :) I hope and pray that I can answer any questions you have :)
GOD BLESS!!!!!!