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Psalm 23 verse six

Dr.Henry M. Morris paraphrased the last verse as follows: Surely Christ's Goodness and Lovingkindness will pursue me as long as I live,and then I will dwell in God's great heavenly family through all the ages of eternity.

 Psalm starts and ends with a positive statements

Goodness and Mercy....

Following are some of His goodness and Mercy Green pastures,still waters, righteous ways, prepared table top,oil and wine are examples of His goodness When I was 'cast down' His mercy restored me, in the midst of dark valleys His presence protected,His rod and staff restored and comforted me when I was lost- Examples of His Mercy

...shall follow me all the Days of my life

He is good not only in our good days but even in our bad days
He was good when I had a fall v.3.He restores my soul He was good when I was on the cross roads V. 3 He leads me in the paths of righteousness.

 He was good when I went through the dark valley - His presence protected me v.4 I fear no evil; for thou art with me He was good when I was in trouble. His word and the Holy Spirit comforted me. V.4 thy rod and thy staff they comfort me He was good when I was astray V.4 His Word restored and comforted me

 He was good when enemies came v.5

He was good when flies and scab came v.5

He was good when I was spiritually frozen v.5

Surely God is Good all the times, all the time He is Good
See Ps.84:11; 34:9-10 Young lions do lack...but they who seek...

Ultimate purpose of God in our life Rom.8:28-29

 All things work together for good to them that love God Potter moulds the clay Jer.18:3-4

Farmer prunes the vine Jn.15:2

We should 'be confirmed to the image of His son' ....for His Name's sake... V.3

 ....for His Name's sake... V.3

All the Goodness and Mercy the sheep enjoy will bring glory to His Name

Mango Pickle
I was a mango once green and ripe. Delicious looking,full of life. Till I was cut by the Maker's Knife. So,cut to pieces big and small. Sore ridiculed by friends and all. Yet I bore,still smarting from the fall Then on the hot pan I stood. My good looks turned aged and wrinkled. All this supposedly for my own good. Off the fire,came the salt and spice. The oil,mustard and herbs likewise. All this were mixed with my cries and sighs

 Put aside, that seemed forever. Wondered whether I'll be used ever. With my looks and youth gone forever. As the spice entered my every pore. Every resistance and pride tore. Till it entered the utmost core. All these seemed a terrible waste. A wrong decision taken in haste. Though all the while I was matured to taste. Matured till I lost identity. And my former glory I could not see. Which to Him of use I thought could be.

 Thru these, two lessons He taught me. Though broken He allows me to be. Still of use to the Makers I can be. And the other,as people taste me. None would say, what a mango is he. But to my MAKER,will go all glory

 If sheep is left alone they will damage the land

Careful land and sheep management can give best yield. Farmers call sheep as "golden hooves"

Behavior of sheep

Their manure is the best and they destroy weeds by eating buds and tender tips.
Sheep always leave behind goodness

 Jesus Christ "went about doing good". Acts 10:38

Dorcas - Tabitha , 'was full of good works' Acts. 9:36

What we leave behind?

"I will dwell in the House of the (Shepherd) for ever"

...in the house of the LORD This psalm speaks of our spiritual life from for ever. new birth to eternity
In verse one 'THE LORD'....in verse six 'FOR EVER' in His house Finally sheep is saying " nothing will ever make me leave this out fit....it's great" David had a great desire to be always in the house of the Lord. Ps.27:4 to see His beauty "In the temple of God every one speak of

...in the presence of the Lord

Sheep desires to be always in the visibility of the shepherd

Sheep desires the attention of God Ye... are known by God. Gal.4:9

In my Father's house...
One day our chief shepherd will come to take us to our Father's house There we will see Him in His Glory and worship Him. "...so shall we ever be with the Lord" 1Thes.4:17

But now here we have His promises to hold on

What God Has Promised God hath not promised Skies always blue Flower-strewn pathways All our lives through.

God hath not promised Sun without rain Joy without sorrow Peace without pain.

But God hath promise Strength for the day Rest for the labor Light for the way; Grace for the trials Help from above Unfailing sympathy Undying love.

Annie Johnson Flint

Hebrews 13:5 ... he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.