Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, May 28, 2023

Text: Psalm 23:4-5

Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 22:2-3 “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my savior, the one who save me from violence.” (NLT)

#1—You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.

          First,

          Second,

          1 Peter 5:8—Our enemy identified.

          Romans 8:35, 38—Our enemy is defeated.

#2—You anoint my head with oil.

          Solomon 2:5—often, the “little things” get the best of us.

#3—My cup runs over.

          Mark 6:30-44—Five Thousand.

          Mark 8:1-13—Four Thousand.

#4—Surely goodness and mercy.

          Goodness—action on the part of God.

Synonyms for “goodness”—pleasant, beautiful, excellent, lovely, delightful, joyful, fruitful, precious, cheerful, kind, correct, and righteous.

          Mercy/Love—the “Core” of God’s character.

          Psalm 100:5—

#5—I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.