Psalm 23 is used widely in funeral service and religious traditions, including the Shabbat. (a) It is impossible for there to be a valley unless there are mountains. Amen. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. The first part of the verse is clearly about life, using the words all the days of my life. We can persevere as long as we can see light at the end of the tunnel. We are the sheep in this passage. For the non-believer for the one who does not believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ the phrase "You return mankind to the dust" continues as a judgment for sin. Because of this, Joseph could not only forgive his brothers for selling him into slavery, he could recognize the good hand of God in this cruel act, providing him with the opportunity to return good for evil, and to spare the lives of his own family, even though they had not spared his (see Genesis 37-45; 50:20). Shepherds know the needs of their sheep. Its ok to miss her. He restores my soul; This summer my sister went with my family and I to New Hampshire. So I have to thank Judy and John for their open hearts and open pastures, as well as Keith Schneider who filmed and produced the segments. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. What is it that makes the difference? And then he would tell me about you Z., and you M., and you O., and you R., and you A., and you too T. You all are the threads woven throughout his matrix. This was because all demonstrations of kindness expressed by the Sawi were regarded with suspicion. He goes with us every step of the way. John 10:11 says: I am the good shepherd. She would simply repeat over and over again I want. Funeral Sermon for Irma Emilie Stenzel - Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. 0000017595 00000 n I am sorry for that. 4 A thousand years in your sight. = Believe that Jesus died for you and rose again. Your email address will not be published. From the Gospel of Matthew, we get a glimpse of the scripture lesson we hear most around Epiphany. Instead, the desire of sheep to be led comes through. That greater reality is what illumined his life and made him so tender hearted. Her observations gave me pause to think more deeply of a passage I knew well. Even today, prophets point us back to God. Scripture is clear if you want to know this Savior, to know this shepherd who must turn from living life for yourself and trust in Jesus as the Good Shepherd to lead you through life. The LORD watches over you--the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. Isaiah the prophet spoke of the coming Savior as a Lamb, who would suffer for the sins of men: He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth (Isaiah 53:7). Through Christ we pray. Years ago I met a veteran of World War I. R/. Psalm 23 Funeral Meditation. I will touch on that in a few minutes. Late in the morning, the German officers raised a white flag and moved toward the British lines and under a flag of truce, conferred with the British officers. 0000000017 00000 n Pause today to pay homage, worship and adoration to the Shepherd King. David called the Lord, My Shepherd. When the beggar approached and asked if the man could spare a few shillings, the businessman realized he had found his long lost son, crying " A few shillings? Through Gods grace, in Christ, we will be reunited with her in heaven, Prayer for the family, church and community. /ID [<11818585010ce5325197a63f7dcd3a5c><11818585010ce5325197a63f7dcd3a5c>] Not only did she have her family, she had the Holy Spirit of God at her side, like a shepherd who kept close watch on her. We have many wants, but the psalmist points us to the reality that all that we may want in life is found and satisfied in the Shepherd. Jesus Christ conquered sin, hell and the grave. My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. Beautiful, as your preaching usually is. Psalm 23:1-3, 4, 5, 6. Not sure what you know about sheep but lets just say that without the shepherd there, the sheep would find themselves in desperate need of protection and provision. We must let Jesus do it for us. And you wont be surprised when I tell you this. The Good Shepherd leads us in the paths of righteousness. Amen. He goes on to say: "He makes me lie down in green pastures.". As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for YOUR rod and YOUR staff comfort me. God promised to bless Abraham through his offspring. This is the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, thanks be to God, Amen. God is loving, and present, fiercely and tenderly holding all of us whom God lovingly created. He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. Our Comfort is in Christ. Ted Giese / March 8th 2014 / Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. God is not a distant God who winds up the universe and lets it go. Goodness and mercy follows them all their lives and then they dwell in the house of the Lord forever. /N 12 That does not mean we are without hope. I Know the Psalm, But He Knows The Shepherd. For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.. In his epistle to the Thessalonians, Paul described these two contrasting responses to death in these words: But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve, as do the rest who have no hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13). 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. And I will not pretend to have any today. Next, David had to run for his own life, (1 Samuel 23:1-29).When God guided David to the throne he actually walked him through the valley of the shadow of death, (as a shepherd leads his flock to green pastures over the valley of death) and God's hand of deliverance was over him even in the valley of death. I want. . Second, David's faith rested in the fact that God was His shepherd. He was heartbroken to hear what happened to John. And considering all these things, the words of the 23rd Psalm sound like the words of a man who was lost. Fearless Comfort: A reflection on Psalm 23:4. This sin no matter how hard we try cannot be removed by any good we might do. In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? Others understand it as the power of resurrection. /Pages 40 0 R As we come to honor the life and memory of Mary Smith, we come also to face the reality of death. We thank the Lord for another beautiful Sunday morning that He has given us. Scriptures: We seek Your help and power to understand Your way and Your will for our lives; remove all confusion and replace it with Your clarity. If you travel through the mountains passes of Tibet you need a guide. Psalm 23 - The Lord is My Shepherd. My privilege on this occasion, is to share with you how you can grieve with hope. %PDF-1.7 But dont forget all the great times you had together. The Lord's my Shepherd - Psalm 23. He can't restore us if we don't listen to His voice. Sin marred everything. 1983. This is sad and sometimes people suggest that we not think about sad things but in recalling memories of times together at Sherry's . The fighting stopped, and all was quiet. Your honesty and hope are perfect. But the Good Shepherd became a sheep, so to speak. The Funeral Sermon for Helen Abercrombie Pastor Michael L. McCoy Grace, mercy and peace to you, in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Carey: Henry Carey, 1723 Psalm 23 Joseph Addison, 1712 DOXOLOGY The Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care; His presence shall my wants . What also works for me is the reminder each day that "the Lord IS my shepherd" as I make my way down the path. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," Ps 23:3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His names sake. The end of our journey through life on earth is to be with God forever. I hope it speaks for you in this time of remembering. I dont think I knew that. Even when she did not know what she wanted. What must it be like to step on shore, and find it - heaven; To take hold of a hand, and find it - Gods. All of us can both rejoice and grieve, due to the goodness of this wife, mother, and friend. Into an unbroken calm; and find it - glory? 43 0 obj Psalms 23:1-6, John 6:37-40, Psalms 6:1-10, Denomination: Having trouble logging into your account? The peace of the twenty-third psalm is built on that great promise, "The Lord is my Shepherd.". I will close by returning to Psalm 90, You return mankind to the dust, saying, "Return, descendants of Adam." - Psalm 90:3. Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Funeral Messages for Believers. That does not mean, however, that you and I are without hope. Never mind the names, the man interrupted, Just give me the numbers. The Lord protects, guides, and supports us. I want. Will you obey the Good Shepherd? He makes me lie down in green pastures. I am adapting this sermon to use for the funeral of a member of a troubled family. From the Gospel of Matthew, we get a glimpse of the scripture lesson we hear most around Epiphany. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. It is that eternal and everlasting life that gives us hope even in death that we might see Your Son. The Psalms are filled with affirmations of God's love for us: Psalm 13:5, 31:7, 86:5, 136 - 25 times. However, I have come to believe that Psalm 23 has little to do with funerals, instead, it has everything to do with life and familiarity. Some call that light God or Jesus. Thank you. They had sang songs of Christs birth together. 2. Furthermore, everyone who touched that child was brought into a friendly relationship with the father. If you are coming for the first-time . /T 108286 a.) To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. 0000002116 00000 n 0000002861 00000 n 0 You and I are known by God intimately as a shepherd knows each sheep. He gave Abraham and Sarah as son, when they were "as good as dead" so far as child-bearing was concerned. Psalm 121. Jesus way leads to life. Let me remind you that the shepherd is still with the sheep. I pray Gods healing and consolation for you. The first image is that of a shepherd and his sheep. The story is told of a wealthy London businessman who searched many years for his runaway son. It becomes a solid declaration that we are those people who have been richly blessed and so can lead lives of confidence, courage, and generosity, knowing that we have, indeed, been blessed to be a blessing.2. Second, David's faith rested in the fact that God was His shepherd. It brings comfort and encouragement to all who read it. As we sit in this room, and mourn but also celebrate the life of Brandy, our soul feels dead, it feels no joy or rest. Tuesday: [They were] asking, Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? We want hope. (a) It tells of the crucifixion of the Messiah. Sermon. C. Death followed David everywhere. To live as a sheepdog is a reminder that you must know the shepherd well. If you know anything about that period of history, you may remember that these armies hated one another. Let me be clear about this. So whatever you might think about in your last moments, look to Jesus. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, "Even 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." The shadow is dark and the valley is long and deep. 3) DEATH IS A DEFEATED FOE (PSALM 23:4) a) There can be no valley without mountains. All shall be well. I baptized her in 1989 and was her pastor for 29 years. 0000019551 00000 n Awakening from a sleep, he said, Earth recedes, Heaven opens before me. Perhaps you know the 23rd Psalm well like the entertainer, but do you know the Shepherd? /E 36556 Only He can make us right with God again. by the Rev. I do hope you and you family are well. If we are honest with ourselves, some must admit that facing death today is a fearful experience, just as Hebrews informs us. 0000003817 00000 n 0000002293 00000 n God will never leave us or forsake - He is always there for us. But a guide can get you through because he knows the way so well. 0000003787 00000 n He's the one who has made the way. Judy trains sheepdogs, as well as others who have sheepdogs. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Today, I invite you to respond to each want that rises up inside you with I shall not want. When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. I do not remember ever taking a funeral where I did not use the 23rd Psalm. He leads me beside still waters. Thursday: And calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. Matthew 2:4. %%EOF The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Dont try to ignore it or pretend it didnt happen. << Even when I go through the darkest valley. are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. . She replied, Well, theres Billy and Harry and Martha and. 0000002052 00000 n Our love has driven us to talk about our guests with compassion and a desire to serve those whose lives feel so different from those of us who are not worried about where we will sleep tonight. May the Good Shepherd provide for all your needs. David had learned to smile at death. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. To get sheep to rest, they must be free from fear and sickness, there must be no worry among them, they must not be aggravated by the weather conditions, and they can't be hungry. He was truly a miracle child. Sheep have many wants. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh, with the statement that I have adapted its contents. /Prev 108275 FIRST-PERSON: Funeral service's 23rd Psalm recitation underscores today's biblical illiteracy. Sunday: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.". Psalm 23. Last Sunday my wife and I were in South Carolina on the way to church when we received the news that Ashley had died. Hear us today, Father, and grant these requests of Your people. God had given them a son, when they were as good as dead. The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. No, this couldnt have happened. Pastor Hromowyk preaching Psalm 23Hymns: 790 Praise to the Loard, the Almighty657 A Mighty fortress Is Our God717 Eternal Father, Strong to Save He is the only one to journey through death and come out victorious. Pastors will find that adding personal notes about the deceased is easy to do. Sin, our sin separated from God and in that caused what God had made, fallen. All, except one act. Verse 6 summarizes really well the life of those who follow the Good Shepherd. And I think you know exactly what I mean and how I feel. She was born on June 14, 1946. are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; He knows the way and He will personally lead you home if you are His sheep. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Have you come to grips with the reality of death as God's penalty for sin? Psalm 23:4 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. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. David wrote this Psalm from personal experience because he too was a shepherd. Sermon Text: Psalm 23 Introduction: GOOD MORNING TO ALL! Ashley was contagious. c.) God will allows us to share in His eternal victory. In fact, 32 separate times through the Bible, we hear about God or Jesus as the good shepherd. Before starting the program he said, I know the Psalm, but he knows the Shepherd! You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over. Let's be honest, the valley of the shadow of death is a place we're all a little squeamish about. He was not afraid of dying because God was with Him. He does not send us through the dark valley with a cheery promise to meet us again on the other side. Knowing that his wife was beautiful, and fearing that the Egyptians would kill him, in order to marry his wife, Abraham instructed Sarah to lie, and to represent herself as his sister, not his wife. He was an American, but he had actually enlisted with the British army and was fighting in the war for quite some time before most Americans. It is the greater reality of today. Both armies seemed to be at a stalemate. He knows the way. The restoration He gives is forgiveness of sin and peace with God. When we belong to God. Truth Taught- Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd of Psalm 23 meeting all our needs by His presence and care. Now as we mourn the loss of our departed sister in Christ; we know that our loss is heavens gain. BUT TODAY I WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND THAT IT'S MESSAGE IS NOT FOR DEAD PEOPLE OR PEOPLE WHO LOST THEIR LOVED Since the themes of eternal rest, peace, and comfort are so dominant throughout the six short verses, the poem provides hope and encouragement to those left behind. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? Scripture: He did not fear what his enemies would do to him. God will never leave us or forsake He is always there for us, b.) It was a difficult sermon and a hard loss. We have loved families as they have needed listening ears and additional blankets. Death is a mystery we cannot fully comprehend. At that moment I shall be more alive than I am now. These two tribes were continually fighting. b. 0000018083 00000 n >> Death should cause us to mourn. It is not. Phillip Keller, author of Lessons from a Sheepdog, writes More than anything else in the world, he wants me to be His companion, His co-worker, His friend in helping tend His flock.1 In effect then, we are called to help the Good Shepherd. Abraham is perhaps one of the most well-known Old Testament patriarchs. Oh Fr. There can be no shadow without light. Family and friends of Phyllis May (Horstman) Sahlstrom, we gather, grieving the loss of one we love and will miss. The words of David in Psalm 23 no longer are his expression of faith, but yours as well. O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at this time in our earthly pilgrimage; assure us by Your Holy Spirit that the one we serve, even Jesus, has conquered death and is alive forevermore; enable us to view our temporal lives in the light of the eternal; and so may our spirits grow calm and our vision clear. This is what the Good Shepherd has done for us. It is among the most familiar, so much so that even people who are not religious or very knowledgable about Scripture recognize these words. There is nothing you need that God will not provide. But it is His resurrection that enables us to walk in the paths of righteousness. We must believe that He died for our sins and that He rose again to give us new life. Death was defeated by the Lamb who was slain, and who rose again. What is the one thing necessary for a shadow to exist? Only those who know the Good Shepherd will enjoy the benefits of this Psalm. 0000001149 00000 n Learn more. ii) Psalm 23 is in between two "mountain" Psalms. However, I feel that most people miss out on some of the deepest and richest truths that it has to share. He restores my soul. I love the connection you make with the Prologue of John. stream The more Ashley spoke about the matrix, the faster he talked and the more excited he got until he just started bouncing, and his arms flapping about. In fact, it is a favorite funeral service text. We shall not want. For if the Lord is my shepherd I can also say, 'I'll not want'. God had called Abraham from his homeland and brought him to the land of Israel, which He promised to give to him and his descendants. That is our way through the valley of the shadow of death. Presbyterian/Reformed. God's sheep will never again leave His house. It is in moments like this that I have no answers, explanations, or understanding for myself or for you. It tells us that death normally produces fear, and not faith. Fourth, David's fear of death was gone because he was assured of God's presence. Only those who believe that Jesus died for them will be saved. Spend time in the Bible today, so you know Gods will and way. Psalm 23 is often quoted, recited . The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. 2009-2023 Michael K. Marsh and Interrupting The Silence, All Rights Reserved. Click here for more messages from the book of Psalms. His son who was standing by his bedside said, No, no, father, you are dreaming. My cup overflows. In a time of suffering, as we're trying to make sense of it . Even when we dont see it the light accompanies us through the valley. Bob Ingle. While we are walking in this valley, God is still with you. You are correct, we do not walk alone. I shall have gone higher, that is all out of this old clay tent into a house that is immortal, a body that sin cannot touch, that sin cannot taint, a body fashioned into His glorious body. On this first anniversary of my fathers death, it is especially comforting to me. Rev. Its given me new insight into John 1.v.5. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. 0000004004 00000 n Ashley, I suspect, would describe it as what he called the matrix. Shortly after coming to St. Philips he started telling me about experiencing the matrix. I am completely satisfied with Gods providence and care of my life. The unexpected can be frightening. Credit will be given to the author of the sermon. In John 10:11-13 we read, 11 "I am the good shepherd. When Pharaoh rebuked Abraham, and asked why he would deceive him about his wife, Abraham admitted that he feared death. Dont forget the jokes, or the way she would make you feel when she was around you. The psalm goes on to say, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. If a father gave his own son to his enemy, his sacrificial deed showed that he could be trusted! Unlike the business man's son David knew He belonged to the Lord. Oh Fr. Scriptures: "The Good Shepherd" (Psalm 23) Introduction. Are we loving and knowing our community? She had a feeling of wanting. We want to know that we can depend on God and the way God cares for us. I like the theme of the 23rd Psalm. We have studied and loved as families, have had varying food needs and companionship needs. A "generic" message based on Psalm 23 that easily accomodates a variety of situations. Jesus has trod the Psalm 23-journey before us. In Psalm 23, David describes himself as a sheep, and the Lord as his Shepherd. A. What your feeling is expected. The prophet Micah tell us of Jesus as the shepherd king from Bethlehem. When a famine came to the land of Canaan, Abraham took Sarah, his wife, to Egypt. Thank you Fr. /Type /Catalog From where is my help to come? (Psalm 121) are no longer the psalmists words. /Size 77 Its a cruel hoax. Then I spoke with Z., Ashleys wife, and my denials gave way to silence and tears. A Psalm of David. John 10:26-28: You do not believe, because you are not of My sheep, as I said to you. /Info 41 0 R Others might speak of it as the Divine, the Holy, the Mystery. Only the shepherd can restore our souls from the ravages of sin. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. How might we understand the relationship between the sheepdog and sheep? Daytime Lives and Nighttime Lives - A Sermon on John 3:1-17, When Life Changes - A Sermon on Matthew 17:1-9, When A Loved One Dies - A Funeral Sermon on John 14:1-6, Found Out and Known - A Sermon on John 4:5-42, Lent 3A, Follow Interrupting the Silence on WordPress.com. my mother's funeral sermon - one year later. 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