Better Than I Deserve Psalm 23:6

Psalm 23:6  “Better Than I Deserve” Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. I love a phrase Dave Ramsey uses on his radio programs--  He will greet a caller with a kind hello, and almost every time, the caller will say “Hi Dave, How are you?”--  This is actually pretty odd to me, as I actually have called into a radio program to ask a specific question-- Now as a podcast producer and host, I would want the caller to just get to the question, and skip the pleasantries-- Dave almost always says-  “Better than I deserve… what can I do for you?” Jesus shows time and time again that He can and will provide for those who follow Him. Just as a shepherd provides for the sheep, so does Jesus provide for His followers. No better description of this exists than Psalm 23.  It’s been a wonderful journey these last few weeks.  If you happen to have missed an episode, I highly encourage you go back and listen to the entire set.  It’s been a great honor to produce these teachings, and a great reminder to all of us how much God loves and cares for us. Scholar’s believe David is an older man when he wrote this Twenty-third Psalm. He had seen tragedies and disappointments, but he also had come to know God - The shepherd who gives to his children more than they deserve. Think about this great summary I found from another pastor: provision - I have all that I need; peace - I have rest from a weary journey; protection - I have safety from my enemies; providence - I have guidance in times of confusion; presence - I have a companion when the way is lonely; paradise - I have a home awaiting me in heaven. David knew that God was with him in green pastures, beside him at the still waters, before him at the table, behind him pursing him with goodness and mercy, beyond him preparing a heavenly home, and with him all the while as the good shepherd. David had been given more than he deserved. Encouragement Positive mental attitude Enthusiasm, Dreamer, Coach, Mentor, Friend [email protected] charlesrgrimes.com Twitter: @charlesrgrimes https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-grimes-2b78444b/ https://www.instagram.com/encouragers_united/ https://www.facebook.com/EncouragersUnited/?modal=admin_todo_tour https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS-40nUSl9SCekbbhk3FzYw?view_as=subscriber Encourage Everybody is a paper goods & gifts brand that creates unforgettable products that allow you to be creative, have fun and encourage everybody! We believe in the energy and the warmth of the written word to change the world one letter at a time! From a simple sentence to a palace of paragraphs, pick up a card and encourage a loved one! encourageeverybody.com