The Hebrew word can mean chase, pursue or hunt. And even that can’t compare to His mercy that covers you for every judgmental thought, every unkind word, and every careless deed for all the days of your life. Have you ever gotten out of a speeding ticket? Multiply that a thousand fold and bottle it. Goodness has a sister and her name is Mercy. While our circumstances may not change, a shift in perspective makes all the difference. Examples of Gods Grace. A hot cup of good strong coffee, a sweet text from your college student, a gorgeous sunset. To this day we continue to challenge each other to look for EGGs as we call them. Then, when I began to see daylight she entered one of her own. I have a close friend, Sandy, who became a constant presence during my dark valley. This becomes my mantra.Įvery day may not be good, but there is good in every day. We face enemies (as we saw in verse 5) that blur our sight and cloud our judgement. I’ve experienced bad days and you have too. It’s true somedays are just plain awful and God’s goodness may seem distant. We don’t deserve it, but His goodness is in hot pursuit anyway. Who are these imposters? God’s goodness is His grace. And more importantly goodness and mercy, don’t want anything FROM me, instead they’re simply eager to give TO me. Imagine instead of sometimes demanding toddlers Ian and Becca, it was God’s goodness and mercy waiting enthusiastically. With their bodies plastered against the door when I opened it, they fell forward and jumped to their feet as if to say, “yay, it’s mommy, now we can follow her.” ![]() ![]() From the bathroom, behind a closed door, I could hear their giggles. One day I needed to make an important phone call. The picture I have is similar to my shadows, as I called them, when my kids were young, constantly on my heels. The Lord doesn’t just show mercy, He is mercy. Y’all, if you are His son or daughter, He’s got you surrounded! How can I be so sure that goodness and mercy will follow me? Because the Lord is with me. Goodness and Mercy will follow me all the days of my life.ĭid you notice that in verses 2 and 3 we were led. Surely means absolutely, without any doubt, you can bet the farm on it. Don’t rush past the assurance we’re gifted by the very first word. And even more importantly, Gods Got Me. Forever.Įvery word in scripture is purposeful. There is nothing that I could possibly encounter that could throw Him off His game. Jehovah-Cheleq - The Lord, my inheritanceĭoes that comprehensive list give you pause? It did me. Verse 6 Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.Verse 5b You anoint my head with oil, my cup runs over Jehovah-Manah - The Lord, my portion.Verse 5a You prepare a table in the presence of my enemies… Jehovah-Niss - The Lord, my victory.Verse 4 Yea though I walk through the valley…You are with me…Jehovah-Shama - The Lord is present.Verse 3b He leads me in the paths of righteousness… Jehovah-Tsidkenu - The Lord, my righteousness.Verse 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures… Jehovah-Shalom - The Lord, my peace.Verse 1 The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. ![]() In each verse we’re reminded of a name and attribute of God. Say it with me… AMEN!īefore settling in too comfortably, lets stand back a moment and survey the entire Psalm. Verse 6 reads like the final crescendo, the ultimate exclamation point, the promise of all promises. I pray you’ve kept up with your memorization so that the reassuring truths of this passage will also follow you all the days of your life. This week we consider the final verse in Psalm 23. Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
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