A couple of weeks ago (January 4-6) Jonathan and I went to Detroit to a Student Global Impact conference. I had never even heard of it before. I wasn't sure what to expect. I loved every minute of it though! It was totally worth the trip. We heard nine sermons and eight workshops. Participated in an hour of corporate prayer, and over an hour of corporate singing. Did I mention it was awesome?!
My favorite preacher at the conference was named Matt Hoskinson. He preached twice. The first sermon was on the centrality of the Cross. The second was on Psalm 23. Everyone who had been raised in a Christian home, and some who were not, can quote that chapter from the time they can talk practically. But this sermon made that passage come alive. It was totally amazing. Last night I read Psalm 23 and then decided to read over some of the notes I wrote down during the sermon. As I was reading I decided to share. Not everything is here, but the main points I wanted to share are.
Our God is our Shepherd worthy of our trust.
Our Shepherd is worthy of our pursuit.
Shepherd is someone who tends a flock.
a Shepherd is one who holds the sheep's heart and has the best interest of the sheep at heart.
When the Lord is my Shepherd I lack nothing.
If you have Him than you have all you need.
v2 - He provides rest and often what we desire.
He gives physical rest and spiritual rest.
He causes us to rest so that we will sit in His presence.
Rest precedes activity.
The success of God's eternal plan does not depend on me! (a VERY comforting thought)
He revives our souls (He restoreth my soul)
He provides guidance
God promises to lead for His own glory!
He leads us in the right path for the sake of His name.
What removes the fear is the conscious awareness that God is with me.
My cup runs over because of You, God.
He gives us love for a lifetime.
God's goodness and mercy is in pursuit of us.
after this life is done we will dwell with God forever.
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