http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2T8z0E/www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAa6bOWB8qY/r:f
that's pretty cool. and expensive.
The Lord is My Shepherd and Host
9:55 PM Posted by Eric :)
I'm going to try and post sermon notes every Sunday. Although it might not be the best summarization of the sermon, I hope that someone would come across this and by God's grace, be enlightened.
Psalm 23:1-6
We all go through tough times and struggle with various things. We, however, as Christians find satisfaction in knowing that Jesus is there to strengthen us through every trial and suffering.
Jesus is the shepherd and we are his sheep. He knows everything about us and sees everything that's ahead of us and tries to lead us in right directions. Sheep, in nature, are stupid, blind, nearsighted, and helpless without a guide. Like a sheep that is too blind to know that there is a green pasture right next to a dead land, without the grace of God, we constantly fall into the temptation of Satan and choose against God and all the good things that He offers. Jesus feeds us, protects us, and guides us through everything (ie "valley of shadow and death").
Normally, sheep are raised to be later slaughtered. The meat, bones, and wool are things that set the values of a sheep. Christ, however, took our place as the Lamb of God and paid the price for us.
This was a sermon that pierced my heart today. I've heard the same type of sermon countless times in the past and each time it's amazing how it feels like I've heard it for the first time. Maybe it's because I forget it all the time, but whatever it is, I was really thankful that I heard this message today. Some might find it sad and shameful to be compared to sheep, but I couldn't be more glad. I'm glad I'm a stupid animal that cannot do anything without God. If I was a smart animal, I would be expected to perform and to meet God's standards as a shepherd. I'm glad He sees me as a part of His flock, and I'm glad that He sees me as a dumb little animal that is helpless without Him. I cannot imagine what life would be like...to rely on myself instead of Christ in order to get to the promised land of eternity.
Praise the Lord.
Summer
12:38 AM Posted by Eric :)
It has been so draining both mentally and spiritually the past couple weeks. It's funny how people, including myself, never hesitate to just say, "God will provide." It's true, God always does provide, but I find it funny that I don't feel the same way in times of need even though I find it easy to say it to others. Everybody can understand and take in the Word of God, but not all can react to and follow it. It's been a week of prayer for me, and I forgot how important prayer was...not only is it a time for me to ask, talk, and connect with God, it's a time when I can truly reflect my knowledge and my wisdom to and with the Father and without it I wouldn't be able to know how to react to certain situations and what to do in times of need and dilemma...yet still I can't help but be troubled. ohhh myyyy. GROWTH! SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS WHAT I NEED!
"The eternal God is your refuge,
and underneath are the everlasting arms.
He will drive out your enemy before you,
saying, 'Destroy him!'" - Deuteronomy 33:27
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