APRIL 21, 2 Samuel 22:3-7, Psalm 23:1-6

David acknowledged that it is God who had been his strength and he continually thanked the Lord for blessing his life. God had been his shield and high tower throughout all the sufferings he endured at the hand of Saul. David saw God’s omnipotent power in all the affairs of men. David penned many psalms. The Psalms have been such a blessing to generations of believers. Many have found peace in times of trouble reading the precious words. Others have met beauty when the psalms remind of the wonder of God. But perhaps of all these wonderful psalms, none is as loved and memorised as Psalm 23. As a former shepherd, David knows how important it is for sheep to have a capable and caring shepherd. David himself was capable and caring, for he had fought off wild animals, large predators that threatened his flocks.

            Read Psalm 23 and try to memorise it, it will bring much comfort to you. Also, try the following…

            How have you been blessed with this Psalm?

            1. I know that my heavenly shepherd provides for my needs.
            2. He will give me green pastures and still waters – calm and peace.
            3. God will direct my steps.
            4. God will protect and comfort me in dark times.
            5. God will show goodness and mercy to me all the days of my life.
            6. All these show me that I am greatly loved by my heavenly Father.
            7. I am thus strengthened to trust and love Him too.

            Do you agree with the above? YES / NO

            Add one more blessing here.

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Thought: God’s blessings are countless.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, teach me to have a thankful heart for all Thy blessings. I am so glad for Thy goodness, and I want to thank Thee through Jesus’ name, Amen!