I was asked today by a dear friend on my Google Plus network if I could explain the meaning of Psalm 23 and what was the reason this is also read on funerals when someone is getting ready to meet the Lord. I have never been to a funeral so I didn’t know what they read but is a beautiful chapter and here is what I would like to share about it.
A Psalm of David.
23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, 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. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.
Psalm 23
New King James Version (NKJV)
As we see in verse 1 “The Lord is my shepherd,” we must put ourselves as sheep in the care of Jesus Christ our Messiah and savior who is Himself God as we read in John 1:1-3, 14 and Heb. 1:2
Written by chr1stl1ke over at http://chr1stl1ke.wordpress.com/ this is probably the best explanation of Psalm 23 I have read. Well written and thought out, I encourage you to read this article.
To finish reading this article, please head over to http://chr1stl1ke.wordpress.com/2012/06/04/the-shepherd-is-my-provider-psalm-23-explained/

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I have a breakdown of Psalm 23 in reference to Christ explained prophetically http://darrellcreswell.wordpress.com/2011/10/22/psalm-23-a-story-of-grace/ blessings Darrell