Neither of those are optional. He leads me beside still waters. One image comes from the verse, Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. This psalm is a favorite, especially when one brought fact to face with the grim reality of death. Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. Third, David's faith replaced his fear of his enemies, and even of death. Psalm 23 reminds us that life has difficult moments, but ultimately, we find protection and joy. Ask God to show you where you can walk to know abundant life. The needs of sheep to depend on one who can see beyond them in time and space. 0000019083 00000 n by the Rev. The peace of the twenty-third psalm is built on that great promise, "The Lord is my Shepherd.". He makes me lie down in green pastures. Heaven is the completion of Gods grace for us, 1.) The valley is real and the shadow is here. You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over. David understood what it was to be a shepherd and David knew a lot about sheep and what sheep need. 0000018271 00000 n Yes, the shadow of death is our reality today. In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? Death was defeated by the Lamb who was slain, and who rose again. << We who work with God, also need to know one another. Psalm 23 Devotional 4: Our Shepherd Knows Us . This was our . We trust in the good shepherd. That light does not undo what has happened or magically make everything better. So I have to thank Judy and John for their open hearts and open pastures, as well as Keith Schneider who filmed and produced the segments. She often times went above and beyond for people that she knew. /Root 44 0 R a.) God solved the problem of Abraham's lying by dealing with his fear of death. I am completely satisfied with Gods providence and care of my life. At 4:30 am on Monday morning the Good Shepherd lead our brother to paradise. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," In his epistle to the Thessalonians, Paul described these two contrasting responses to death in these words: But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve, as do the rest who have no hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13). The table here speaks of feasting and fellowship. We have many wants dont we? I dont. Everyone was touched by his devotion to the Shepherd. // For you, me, Ruth. By Gene Wilder, posted October 26, 1999 in . Now, there was the danger that Sarah would become the wife of an Egyptian, and bear him children. If not, will you ask Christ to be your Shepherd today? David's word for God's tender affection is a term used in the ancient world to mean love that flows out of deep emotion rather than duty. He writes this Psalm from the perspective of sheep. >> You are correct, we do not walk alone. Dont forget the jokes, or the way she would make you feel when she was around you. When he finished there wasn't a dry eye in the place. C. Death followed David everywhere. Herod did not know the prophecies of the Messiahs birth. Paul expects Christians to view death differently than the rest. 43 34 For all of us gathered here today, the kindness and goodness of Mrs. Smith is the source of both our present grief, for we shall now be deprived of the benefit of her life. Out of visioning time together, I am asking all of us to be in prayer. O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at this time in our earthly pilgrimage; assure us by Your Holy Spirit that the one we serve, even Jesus, has conquered death and is alive forevermore; enable us to view our temporal lives in the light of the eternal; and so may our spirits grow calm and our vision clear. David does not speak of the Lord as "our Shepherd," but as "my Shepherd." Why do we need the Shepherd to restore our soul? The Lord is our shepherd, the one who shepherds us, who leads us, who guides us. Psalm 23 is one of those places. % She treated many as if they were family. You and I are known by God intimately as a shepherd knows each sheep. Ashley was contagious. Heaven is our living hope, even in death, 2.) Indeed, we are still walking through the valley of the shadow of death. An Episcopal Priest's Sermons, Prayers, and Reflections on Life, Becoming Human, and Discovering Our Divinity. When we belong to God. As we sit in this room, and mourn but also celebrate the life of Brandy, our soul feels dead, it feels no joy or rest. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Does this mean that everyone will be saved by Christ's death? Perhaps you know the 23rd Psalm well like the entertainer, but do you know the Shepherd? Thats why we must stay close, walk together, and continually remind ourselves and one another that a shadow cannot exist apart from light. In recent days, Suzie could certainly have talked about how she had been through such a valley of the shadow of death. But she was never alone. 'Even 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.' (Verse 4) Tonight, we gather as people who have walked through the valley of the shadow of death. I will not mislead you by denying that reality or letting platitudes and sentimentalities echo off the valleys walls. It is not. 0000004004 00000 n God had given them a son, when they were as good as dead. 0000017003 00000 n I like the theme of the 23rd Psalm. Monday: In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem. Matthew 2:1. He took on human flesh and lived among men. By following the Jesus, the Good Shepherd. I am so sorry about your fathers death. Death should cause us to mourn. "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" You feel like you cant see a foot in front of your face. As we come to honor the life and memory of Mary Smith, we come also to face the reality of death. How can you have assurance when you face death? And I think you know exactly what I mean and how I feel. I am increasingly careful about the terms I use in preaching. You did create that! Fourth, David's fear of death was gone because he was assured of God's presence. Will you obey the Good Shepherd? Read Psalm 23. All of us can both rejoice and grieve, due to the goodness of this wife, mother, and friend. In fact, she would sometimes get so wound when her parents would not give her what she wanted, she would no longer say I want my cookie. They are mine. I do hope you and you family are well. Only those who believe that Jesus died for them will be saved. This sin no matter how hard we try cannot be removed by any good we might do. No one wants to. He was an American, but he had actually enlisted with the British army and was fighting in the war for quite some time before most Americans. Funeral Sermon for Irma Emilie Stenzel - Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. The staff with its large crook at the end serves to support the sheeps body when it crosses a dangerous chasm. What Is The Songline Of Your Life? We were only two weeks into our time in Zambia when I attended my first funeral, that of a young child of a young family who would become our friends. My heart goes out to you with having to preach what had to be a profoundly difficult sermon for your friend. A good shepherd who lay down his life for the sheep. After this an old man was asked to present the same Psalm. You must know and love the sheep. Through repentance and faith. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art . , tells us about how Jesus wept over the death of his friend Lazarus. Even when she did not know what she wanted. In death, we want to know that not everything you knew of expected changed. From the Gospel of Matthew, we get a glimpse of the scripture lesson we hear most around Epiphany. I dont know when or where or how it will happen for you, but I promise you this, there will be moments when you catch glimpses of the light, and the day will come when the light pierces the shadow. I want. Into an unbroken calm; and find it - glory? Fifth, David's faith rested in the fact that God was present with him, in life, in death, and throughout all eternity. She had a feeling of wanting. He had fascinating stories to tell, and one of them was about a battle that had taken place in Europe. Psalms 23:1-6, John 6:37-40, Psalms 6:1-10, Denomination: But the Good Shepherd became a sheep, so to speak. Whether or not you want to hear Psalm 23, we all need the truth of Psalm 23 because Psalm 23 is about Jesus, and he's the one we want to see. "The Good Shepherd" (Psalm 23) Introduction. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. This sermon has inspired me greatly as I am using portions of it to prepare a sermon/eulogy for my fallen first cousin. But he said, "my" shepherd. May this hope be yours in this hour of grief. D.L. >> He makes us lie down in green pastures. /N 12 Second, David's faith rested in the fact that God was His shepherd. In a time of suffering, as we're trying to make sense of it . God is our shepherd He guides us through this earthly life. What also works for me is the reminder each day that "the Lord IS my shepherd" as I make my way down the path. David had learned to smile at death. Her observations gave me pause to think more deeply of a passage I knew well. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. He leads me beside still waters. Until that day comes when the light pierces the shadow and it will our challenge, our hope, and our way forward is to put one foot in front of the other. It tells us that death normally produces fear, and not faith. He did not fear what his enemies would do to him. When Pharaoh rebuked Abraham, and asked why he would deceive him about his wife, Abraham admitted that he feared death. They had sang songs of Christs birth together. By making this journey with the Shepherd. We ask Jesus to restore our souls. b. My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. Every time this happened I would try to slow him down as best as anyone could and remind him, Ashley, I havent created anything. Have you come to grips with the reality of death as God's penalty for sin? He took our sickness and placed it upon himself so that we might live. We have studied and loved as families, have had varying food needs and companionship needs. A Hope Which Exchanges Fear for Faith ( Psalm 23) A Message of Hope ( Hebrews 2:14-15) Christ's Comfort ( John 14) Death: The Door to Eternity ( Luke 16:19-31) Freedom from the Fear of Death ( John 14:1-6 and Hebrews 2:14-15) GodA Shepherd to Israel ( Ezekiel 34) God the Protector . Your email address will not be published. Make Your Spirit and peace present in all of their homes and lives. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Hear us today, Father, and grant these requests of Your people. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. The famous historical events from WW I are being omitted. /O 45 It does not say, God will keep you from danger, but rather it describes that there will come times, and they come for all of us, when we feel like we are walking through a dark, dangerous valley -- a valley of the shadow of death.. Now as we mourn the loss of our departed sister in Christ; we know that our loss is heavens gain. Shepherds know the needs of their sheep. Jesus Christ conquered sin, hell and the grave. God will never leave us or forsake - He is always there for us. 0000031987 00000 n The shadow is not the ultimate reality. He is our Shepherd. My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. And the darker the shadow, the brighter the light. Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. Jesus way leads to life. Our lives are always being shepherded. He is the only one to journey through death and come out victorious. Psalm 23:4: Comfort Through the Rod and Staff: F. B. Meyer, B. The Jews boasted that they were his descendants. I love the imagery you created with light and shadow. How might we understand the relationship between the sheepdog and sheep? The fighting stopped, and all was quiet. I want you to garner some of her insight as well. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? This passage puts Psalm 23 into perspective. What are sheep like? 0000004086 00000 n A "generic" message based on Psalm 23 that easily accomodates a variety of situations. He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. << The valley of the shadow is all about you. I visited John during his last days and can testify that he had this assurance. That sounds light-years away, but in fact it No, this couldnt have happened. We want to know that our life matters. Its a way forward. I mentioned earlier that death was not apart of Gods plan. Jesus himself experienced great sorrow at the loss of someone who was close to him. But we do go through great and terrible difficulties all of the time, and God constantly warns us of these dangers and difficulties in His Holy Word. Psalm 23:1-2 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Christians, he tells us, will grieve, but they will grieve in hope. Let me illustrate from the life of Abraham, how the fear of death imprisons us as slaves, and how faith in Jesus Christ frees us. Life is really real here. In the next few moments, I want to offer to you the hope which David experienced, and which he expressed in Psalm 23. Through Christ we pray. Verse 1 - "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want" - is really the theme of . It was a difficult sermon and a hard loss. The prophet Micah tell us of Jesus as the shepherd king from Bethlehem. I am adapting this sermon to use for the funeral of a member of a troubled family. a closer walk psalm 23 philippians 4:13 july 15, 2018 . My question to you this evening is, do you know the shepherd? Funeral Sermon: WELCOME. That which is born of the flesh may die; that which is born of the Spirit will live forever. So whatever you might think about in your last moments, look to Jesus. Don Richardson recalls his life amongst the Sawi people of Irian Jaya in a book called The Peace Child. 2. My privilege on this occasion, is to share with you how you can grieve with hope. And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. A Psalm of David. This is what happened a father gave his only son to the neighboring tribe and brought peace. We can now see that the Good Shepherd became a sheep (like David). Instead, the desire of sheep to be led comes through. He was at peace because he knew the Good Shepherd would lead him home. Your email address will not be published. 0000001654 00000 n However He can only do this after He restores our soul. It brings comfort and encouragement to all who read it. John the Baptist was a prophet, the prophet whose privilege it was to introduce Jesus of Nazareth as God's Messiah. Family and friends of Phyllis May (Horstman) Sahlstrom, we gather, grieving the loss of one we love and will miss. But it is His resurrection that enables us to walk in the paths of righteousness. Shepherd need a shepherd and sheep dog team who know them and who claim them. What is that hope? It is already a present reality. Verse 6 summarizes really well the life of those who follow the Good Shepherd. 1. Psalm 23 - The Lord is My Shepherd. Sheep have many needs. He restores my soul; Those who have personally trusted in Jesus Christ can also give thanks for the failures and the faults of those who have touched their lives, and have passed on. It will help you to make the sermon personal. R/. The psalmist sees God in control of his life. I pray Gods healing and consolation for you. In Psalm 23 David writes "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life" (Psalm 23:6 NIV). Scripture: The Psalms are filled with affirmations of God's love for us: Psalm 13:5, 31:7, 86:5, 136 - 25 times. Ted Giese / March 8th 2014 / Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. It never fades. Because they had shared food together. 3. We want to know that we can depend on God and the way God cares for us. Isaiah the prophet spoke of the coming Savior as a Lamb, who would suffer for the sins of men: He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth (Isaiah 53:7). After a number of years, God put Abraham's faith to its greatest test. /Type /Catalog 3) DEATH IS A DEFEATED FOE (PSALM 23:4) a) There can be no valley without mountains. But a guide can get you through because he knows the way so well. Do we know our children and spouses well enough to know what delights their hearts? We have come to celebrate and remember the life of. Furthermore, everyone who touched that child was brought into a friendly relationship with the father. God is bigger than any problem we will ever face in life. xc```b``y l@3 w;`p3BVl%856Z| Md@#GMJ}l$@-'O A mother was asked by a census-taker how many children she had. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh. We must believe that He died for our sins and that He rose again to give us new life. My cup overflows. The psalm begins with a strong personal affirmation of faith, 'The Lord's my shepherd' and everything else follows from that! But Abraham, like all men, feared death, and this fear enslaved him. Prayerfully ask God to show you prophets to whom you should listen. they are like the new grass of the morning: One afternoon he was preparing to board a train to London when he spotted a man in ragged, dirty clothing begging for money from passengers along the station platform. If we are honest with ourselves, some must admit that facing death today is a fearful experience, just as Hebrews informs us. thirty something years ago, early in my first pastorate, i preached a sermon entitled: "why we do funerals backwards." my contention then, as now, is that the traditional american funeral should be reversed. Psalm 23 is read at funerals and memorial services because the content is comforting to many Christians, Jewish people, and religious individuals. Death was not in the cards. God's Goodness is watching over us. 0000032765 00000 n Bob Ingle. Prophets have foretold the way of Jesus. John Piper Apr 11, 2018 He's the one who has made the way. How often are you and I in that place? The story is told of a wealthy London businessman who searched many years for his runaway son. Jesus offers salvation to the all but many won't believe Him. Psalm 23 is used widely in funeral service and religious traditions, including the Shabbat. If its ok for Jesus to grieve for the loss of those closest to him, it is ok for you to do the same. Fearless Comfort: A reflection on Psalm 23:4. When a famine came to the land of Canaan, Abraham took Sarah, his wife, to Egypt. Intro. The Funeral Sermon for Helen Abercrombie Pastor Michael L. McCoy Grace, mercy and peace to you, in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Almost every time without exception, when I sit down with a family to plan a funeral service, they talk about the 23rd Psalm. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. The goodness and kindness of Mrs. Smith is the source of the warm memories which we have sought to recall and refresh in her eulogy a few moments ago. Its a cruel hoax. Then I spoke with Z., Ashleys wife, and my denials gave way to silence and tears. Wednesday: When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him. Matthew 2:3. Beautiful, as your preaching usually is. If you travel through the mountains passes of Tibet you need a guide. Oh Fr. Click here for more messages from the Psalm 23 Series. David knew that he had received God's lavish care all his life. Psalm 23:1-2 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. In heaven we will be totally surrounded by Gods presence, c.) God will allows us to share in His eternal victory, a.) Have you believed in the Good Shepherd? The rod is used by a shepherd to ward off evil and to direct the sheep as they walk. The light has been with us from the beginning. 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. >> May we find You evident in our lives today. Eloise was the church pianist and later she was the church organist. She was born on June 14, 1946. I want you to learn to smile at death. If you had died last Monday morning would the Good Shepherd have lead you home? We have loved families as they have needed listening ears and additional blankets. Learn more. An excellent choice. David wrote this Psalm from personal experience because he too was a shepherd. 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