Yea, though I walk...
I must of heard/recited the 23 Psalm over 200 maybe 300 times. I am now seeing something in the verses that maybe elementary to some, but to me a discovery. From Lord to Shepard, back to Lord imagery. Just thought about that. The chapter isn't about the writer, its about the LORD. What I considered the most powerful statement was Yea tho I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me. Never did I consider that the LORD led me (sheep) there. What would appear to be death in the eyes of a sheep is only a shadow to the Shepard. He is with me as we walk THROUGH it. I use to think about the green pastures, still waters, paths of righteousness and things that I would receive. What was important was not those things. HIM LEADING ME WAS IMPORTANT. THATS THE GIFT. HES THE GIFT. Finally after we arrive at our destination, THE LORD, personally, SERVES ME. prepares a table, anoints my head and I dwell with him FOREVER. Most of the time I think about the valley, when I should be mindful of how I got there and who walked me through the last valley. WOW. Yeah, I just thought about that.
Will