The purpose of Psalms is to provide
poetry for the expression of praise,
worship and confession to God.
Psalms Book 1 is similar to Genesis
as these psalms discuss humans as
blessed, fallen & redeemed by God.
This week we understand God better
thru His revelation of names, mostly
related to His ability to meet needs.
On Monday, we learn from Psalm 4
about God of My Righteousness.
On Tuesday, we learn from Psalm 9
about Stronghold in Trouble Times.
On Wed we learn from Psalm 18
about The Lord My Deliverer.
On Thursday, we learn from
Psalm 20 about O Lord Save.
On Friday, we learn from Psalm 23
about The Lord My Shepherd.
Let us humble ourselves and pray
and seek His face…In Jesus’ name.
The Lord can be seen in
different roles in Psalm 19-24.
He is the Creator (Psalm 19),
the Helper (Ps 20), the King (Ps 21),
Crucified One (Ps 22), the Shepherd
(Ps 23) & the Glorious One (Ps 24).
For each role, there is a related
responsibility for the people who
would follow Him as their God
and King, Shepherd and Sovereign.
Praise be to Jehovah Rohi:
The Lord is my shepherd
Jehovah Rohi I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green
pastures, He leads me besides
quiet waters, He restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of
righteousness for His name’s sake.
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 (Psalm 23:1-4).
Lord Jehovah Rohi, You’re my good
shepherd, so I shall lack nothing.
Thank You for constantly looking
out for my well-being even
when I’m not doing so myself.
Thank You Lord for being my
shepherd who knows what’s best
and leads me in that direction.
Thank You because of You surely
goodness and mercy will follow
me all the days of my life. Amen.
Lord Jehovah Rohi, sometimes
I feel as if I am in want and look at
things I don’t have and covet them.
Forgive me for discontent; for as
shepherd, You’ve given me all I need.
When I feel lack, it’s not because
You have not provided for me.
But rather it’s more because I have
disregarded what You’ve given me.
Forgive my lack of thought and
perhaps even ingratitude. Amen.
Lord Jehovah Rohi, guide me on
the right path for I can’t always see
which way to go & what decision
to make. I need You to be my
shepherd and show me the way.
Help me learn how to listen to
You even better than I do now.
Tune my heart and mind to hear
Your voice so that I will follow You
more clearly and easily. Amen.
