FIRST-PERSON: Funeral service's 23rd Psalm recitation underscores today's biblical illiteracy. Not only did Jesus Christ come as the Lamb of God, to die for those who would be His sheep. (1) Psalm 22 deals with Mount Calvary. Dont forget the jokes, or the way she would make you feel when she was around you. A Funeral Sermon: Bishop Dehon. /O 45 Psalm 23 is one of those places. By following the Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Its a cruel hoax. Then I spoke with Z., Ashleys wife, and my denials gave way to silence and tears. If you had died last Monday morning would the Good Shepherd have lead you home? The table here speaks of feasting and fellowship. But there is another reality, a greater reality. Psalm 23 is read at funerals and memorial services because the content is comforting to many Christians, Jewish people, and religious individuals. Your email address will not be published. a.) 3) DEATH IS A DEFEATED FOE (PSALM 23:4) a) There can be no valley without mountains. In fact, 32 separate times through the Bible, we hear about God or Jesus as the good shepherd. David does not speak of the Lord as "our Shepherd," but as "my Shepherd." A famous entertainer was once asked to recite the 23 rd Psalm in a performance. = Believe that Jesus died for you and rose again. This is the faith of which David is writing, in Psalm 23. 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. 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. Monday: In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem. Matthew 2:1. 44 0 obj Call it the light or call it the matrix, it doesnt matter. I visited John during his last days and can testify that he had this assurance. And with Brandy, family didnt stop with blood. The word repent means that we stop going our own way and return to the Shepherd. Unlike the business man's son David knew He belonged to the Lord. Yes amen and amen, one foot in front of the other. When we belong to God. He restores my soul; One of the first things that drew me to Judys reflections about sheep, sheepdog, and shepherd, was what I didnt hear. If this is death, it is sweet! The Christian can be thankful for the failures of those whose lives have touched their own because of the assurance that "God causes all things to work together for good, to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28). Do you have this same assurance? He goes with us every step of the way. 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. Scripture: Psalm 23. Today, remind yourself each time you worry. After extended conversation, the two armies agreed to pool some of their food together for a Christmas meal. Death was not in the cards. We shall not want. A short time elapsed and then, following what seemed to the family to be the death struggle he spoke again: This is my triumph; this my coronation day! There is nothing you need that God will not provide. He said he never expected to find it here in Uvalde and in Utopia. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Psalm 23 is used widely in funeral service and religious traditions, including the Shabbat. God solved the problem of Abraham's lying by dealing with his fear of death. A. Psalm 23:4: Courageous Faith: E. Erskine. Jesus also said that he was a shepherdthe Good Shepherd. The light has been with us from the beginning. It is among the most familiar, so much so that even people who are not religious or very knowledgable about Scripture recognize these words. << 0000003787 00000 n This sermon has inspired me greatly as I am using portions of it to prepare a sermon/eulogy for my fallen first cousin. /ID [<11818585010ce5325197a63f7dcd3a5c><11818585010ce5325197a63f7dcd3a5c>] The shepherd takes care of our wants (that is of all the things we lack) and the rest of the psalm tells us what these things are!! This was because all demonstrations of kindness expressed by the Sawi were regarded with suspicion. I am adapting this sermon to use for the funeral of a member of a troubled family. In the Revelation to John it is that one seated on the throne saying, See, I am making all things new (Revelation 21:2-7). If we are honest with ourselves, some must admit that facing death today is a fearful experience, just as Hebrews informs us. This sermon may be particularly helpful when conducting a funeral of someone the minister did not personally know. Isaiah 53:6 says: All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. I Know the Psalm, But He Knows The Shepherd. We trust in the good shepherd. INTRODUCTION: We are in the middle of a three week series on this Psalm, and we are looking at what it means to have the Lord as your shepherd. The Lord Jesus Christ then died for our sins, and suffered the penalty, our penalty, of death. "Even though I walk through the darkest valley," or as most of us memorized it, "the valley of the shadow of death.". If you knew her, you are blessed for having that opportunity. Learn more. Why do they need a shepherd? Pastor Hromowyk preaching Psalm 23Hymns: 790 Praise to the Loard, the Almighty657 A Mighty fortress Is Our God717 Eternal Father, Strong to Save 43 34 0000018083 00000 n This psalm is a favorite, especially when one brought fact to face with the grim reality of death. But dont forget all the great times you had together. Its given me new insight into John 1.v.5. You won't be afraid if you know the Shepherd because He'll take you home. The words of David in Psalm 23 no longer are his expression of faith, but yours as well. He goes on to say: "He makes me lie down in green pastures.". There are two images that the Psalmist paints for us. 2 http://www.workingpreacher.org/craft.aspx?post=1498. He did not fear death. 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. This sin no matter how hard we try cannot be removed by any good we might do. Isaiah spoke of it as the Sprit of the Lord God bringing good news, binding up the brokenhearted, and comforting those who mourn (Isaiah 61:1-3). The shadow is not the ultimate reality. That is our way through the valley of the shadow of death. If we are serving alongside God as sheepdog, do we know andlove the sheep? God will never leave us or forsake - He is always there for us. When a famine came to the land of Canaan, Abraham took Sarah, his wife, to Egypt. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. David wrote this Psalm from personal experience because he too was a shepherd. Jesus has trod the Psalm 23-journey before us. b.) Psalm 23 - The Lord is My Shepherd. That light does not undo what has happened or magically make everything better. The Lord is my shepherd is a reminder of how well God knows us, how intimately and intuitively. Read Psalm 23. In a time of suffering, as we're trying to make sense of it . Biblically, prophets shine the light on Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Life is really real here. For centuries the Twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most treasured passages in all of Holy Scripture. How often are you and I in that place? << David had learned to smile at death. Scriptures: - Psalms 23:6. Denomination: If its ok for Jesus to grieve for the loss of those closest to him, it is ok for you to do the same. Today the familiarity, poetry, and beauty of the 23rd psalm have a different tone. It is, rather, proof that the light is also here. Introduction. But Abraham, like all men, feared death, and this fear enslaved him. Every one of you here today, whether you know it or not, is a part of that matrix. 0000019083 00000 n God is not a distant God who winds up the universe and lets it go. Awakening from a sleep, he said, Earth recedes, Heaven opens before me. Family and friends of Phyllis May (Horstman) Sahlstrom, we gather, grieving the loss of one we love and will miss. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. The prophet Micah tell us of Jesus as the shepherd king from Bethlehem. Thank you for adding so much to the meaning of it all. That is easier said than done. He leads me beside still waters. First, David's faith rested in God. But there they were, eating together at a table, or at least on the ground, in the presence of an enemy. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. /Length 316 Third, David's faith replaced his fear of his enemies, and even of death. Rev. You feel like you cant see a foot in front of your face. He restores my soul. Our Comfort is in Christ. But all of this was because David knew the Lord. I am so sorry about your fathers death. The staff with its large crook at the end serves to support the sheeps body when it crosses a dangerous chasm. God allows us to share in His glory. As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for YOUR rod and YOUR staff comfort me. The message from the everyday saints to "walk the walk" of daily faith in our time, the message is clear: Psalm 23 is essential. The walk you are experiencing today is a temporary one. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. What is it that makes the difference? We no longer desired God and our bodies started to break down. - Romans 3:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." It is among the most familiar, so much so that even people who are not religious or very knowledgable about Scripture recognize these words. The fighting stopped, and all was quiet. 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. The rest have no hope. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. God once again spared them. She was married to James Roop on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1994. Sheep have many wants. It is my privilege to share with you in the grief and the joy of fondly recalling the good things which God brought into our lives through Mrs. Smith. Sometimes it takes all we have just to take the next step. Thank you. For centuries the Twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most treasured passages in all of Holy Scripture. He had lost his kingdom; his family; his home; and his peace. John the Baptist was a prophet, the prophet whose privilege it was to introduce Jesus of Nazareth as God's Messiah. She had a feeling of wanting. Oh Fr. In baptism we are made members of the household of God already, and our destiny is made secure through faith. By making this journey with the Shepherd. The first image is that of a shepherd and his sheep. This is what Ive been looking for. He said that he had traveled the world, gone to churches, searched in exotic and far away places, prayed in monasteries, had some wild times, and hung out with Buddhists seeking this matrix. 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. Funeral Sermon: WELCOME. The Lord is my shepherd: This psalm starts right at the core of things, naming who God is, and who we are. You must know and love the sheep. << Death is the penalty for sin, and we are all sinners, worthy of death. Jesus Christ conquered sin, hell and the grave. We learn it as children in Sunday School, and, at the other end of life, it is by far the most popular piece of Scripture that people ask for on their death beds. 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. And even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me.". A good shepherd who lay down his life for the sheep. i) Psalm 23:4 (1) David talks about a valley. There is another passage, not nearly as familiar, which informs us that David's sense of peace and security is not natural, but supernatural. In Psalm 23, David is saying, "The Lord is to me what I've been to my sheep. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; 1983. or: R/. How can a lost sheep be restored to the fold? Those who have personally trusted in Jesus Christ can also give thanks for the failures and the faults of those who have touched their lives, and have passed on. endobj In heaven we will be totally surrounded by Gods presence, c.) God will allows us to share in His eternal victory, a.) Scripture: Psalm 25. In the words of the poet Mary Oliver, he was a bride married to amazement and a bridegroom taking the world into [his] arms (When Death Comes, New and Selected Poems, vol 1, p. 10). Have you come to grips with the reality of death as God's penalty for sin? Psalm 23 reminds us that life has difficult moments, but ultimately, we find protection and joy. 0000001988 00000 n After he finished everyone gave him a generous round of applause. /Size 77 Dont try to ignore it or pretend it didnt happen. In Christ, even in our want, we want for nothing. If not, will you ask Christ to be your Shepherd today? you are my son - everything I have is yours! " I will not mislead you by denying that reality or letting platitudes and sentimentalities echo off the valleys walls. I pray Gods healing and consolation for you. Ted Giese / March 8th 2014 / Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. A. Prophets have foretold the way of Jesus. John Piper Jan 10, 1988. Psalm 90:3-6. It is all those things and more. We have loved families as they have needed listening ears and additional blankets. His beloved Son brought them eternal peace with Himself. To comfort: Florence leaves a vacancy that no one can replace, a gap in our lives. Your honesty and hope are perfect. And please dont hear what I have just said as an answer or explanation. Regrettably, many of my hearers do not know the . Psalm 23 Funeral Meditation. 0000017003 00000 n My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Psalm 23 is the best-known psalm in the book of Psalms. >> All those who trust in Him lose their fear of death and find the faith, peace, and hope of which David writes. A few hours before entering the Homeland, D. L. Moody caught a glimpse of the glory awaiting him. Psalm 121. 13 Psalm 23 - Lord Shepherd - Helen Abercrombie 1998 (MLM) - page 2 www.scholia.net shepherd; I shall not want. 8"2UF@'x.s!3@9]8|,Uv QYtLM'FL 6EG:81#. Will you do that today? Throughout this series, we will hear from Judy on living with sheep and sheepdogs. Even though I walk through the . 0000003043 00000 n He did it by dying on a cross and raising from the dead. What also works for me is the reminder each day that the Lord IS my shepherd as I make my way down the path. The psalm begins with a strong personal affirmation of faith, 'The Lord's my shepherd' and everything else follows from that! One might hope that this painful experience in Egypt would have cured Abraham from his deception, but it did not. Here I want us to see that the Shepherd is the source of strength and renewal for the sheep. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. To honestly and earnestly say that there are those without homes in our community, and what they need is significant assistance of housing, food, guidance in budgeting and job skills, encouragement, and support, so they can live a full life in their own space and place. The Lord protects, guides, and supports us. Can you honestly say, the Lord is my Shepherd? 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. /Pages 40 0 R One afternoon he was preparing to board a train to London when he spotted a man in ragged, dirty clothing begging for money from passengers along the station platform. It is not. No it doesn't! Pastors will find that adding personal notes about the deceased is easy to do. 0000000017 00000 n Audio Pre-Recorded: Funeral was held at Lee Funeral Home in Regina Saskatchewan. 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. You are the author and perfector of life; You are our hope in times of trial and our peace in times of distress. Herod did not know the prophecies of the Messiahs birth. He was not afraid of dying because God was with Him. c.) God will allows us to share in His eternal victory. He is our Shepherd. Funeral from Psalm 23. God is our shepherd He guides us through this earthly life. The basis of David's faith is expressed in Psalm 23. From where is my help to come? (Psalm 121) are no longer the psalmists words. Scripture: From the New Testament, we know why Abraham was willing to obey God, and to put his son to death. I know. 23 (READ). A "generic" message based on Psalm 23 that easily accomodates a variety of situations. It could be said that you were not official until you got a pie in the face from Brandy. Ashley was contagious. Psalm 23:1-3, 4, 5, 6. I will touch on that in a few minutes. It is that eternal and everlasting life that gives us hope even in death that we might see Your Son. Prayerfully ask God to show you prophets to whom you should listen. The final verse of Psalm 23 is one that addresses both life and death, and even bridges the two: Verse 6 - "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.". Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me . 2. If you know the shepherd, renewal will come but dont rush to try and find it. Sin, our sin separated from God and in that caused what God had made, fallen. It will help you to make the sermon personal. Do we know what is specific about West Grove now? You feel like right now you are walking through a valley of darkness. Because they had shared food together. That greater reality is what illumined his life and made him so tender hearted. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. I do not remember ever taking a funeral where I did not use the 23rd Psalm. Like sheep we have wandered into the wilderness of sin. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. Psalm 23 is a highly personal Psalm for David. After a number of years, God put Abraham's faith to its greatest test. Funeral Sermon for Elizabeth Radons / Rev. The wise seek Jesus. What is the one thing necessary for a shadow to exist? Now as we mourn the loss of our departed sister in Christ; we know that our loss is heavens gain. When Alisabeth was a toddler, she would often declare that she wanted. Marsh, he would say, Youve created a spiritual world. Psalm 23 is the most popular and probably the most read Psalm of all. We must believe that He died for our sins and that He rose again to give us new life. /Type /Catalog Psalm 23:1-2 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Help them understand how you want them to respond to the gospel. 1013. We want hope. The Lord's my Shepherd - Psalm 23. - Psalms 23:4. What are sheep like? The unexpected can be frightening. Jan 10, 1988. I dont think I knew that. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This is sad and sometimes people suggest that we not think about sad things but in recalling memories of times together at Sherry's . God is there to comfort us and sustain us. She would simply repeat over and over again I want. Do you have this hope? If you know anything about that period of history, you may remember that these armies hated one another. Psalm 23 says: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He is there, right beside you, guiding and leading step by step. His fear was replaced by faith. The value of the words and their expression at the end of life is well established. From the Gospel of Matthew, we get a glimpse of the scripture lesson we hear most around Epiphany. a.) He leads me beside still waters. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Thats because when God created this world, He created us to be with him. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. Americans especially hated Germans with a deeply racist attitude. 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). Sheep have many needs. God raised Him from the dead. '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.' (Verse 4) Tonight, we gather as people who have walked through the valley of the shadow of death. who is to shepherd my peopleIsrael. . 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. His son who was standing by his bedside said, No, no, father, you are dreaming. God is loving, and present, fiercely and tenderly holding all of us whom God lovingly created. Not having learned the wisdom of Psalm 23 yet, when she could not get what she wanted, she would declare I want (and then whatever it was). He never thought his life would be as full and beautiful as it was. /Filter /FlateDecode It is by Christ's death that we are saved from our sins. a.) Thou hast anointed my head with oil; In death, we want to know that not everything you knew of expected changed. Instead, the desire of sheep to be led comes through. Neither of those are optional. This is the reason why Jesus came to earth. Have you personally received Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God and as your Good Shepherd? Funeral Sermon for Irma Emilie Stenzel - Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. // For you, me, Ruth. I want to share with you a passage of scripture that has been a source of comfort for many people. Click here for more messages from the Psalm 23 Series. Regardless of the faith background of people or no faith background at all, Psalm 23 is the most requested funeral scripture. 0000002861 00000 n It brings comfort and encouragement to all who read it. It is in moments like this that I face the fact that death is an everyday reality. Fourth, David's fear of death was gone because he was assured of God's presence. I know its not easy. Make Your Spirit and peace present in all of their homes and lives. Light. The rod is used by a shepherd to ward off evil and to direct the sheep as they walk. My heart hurts for this family, I know too well their hurt. And I listened to Ashleys stories about how it happened time and again in his life. Verse 1 - "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want" - is really the theme of . You have simply awoken to what has always been here, what has aways been within you. The matrix Ashley experienced is the light behind the shadow. 0000018544 00000 n We are the sheep in this passage. True hope in grief cannot come, apart of the gospel. Christians, he tells us, will grieve, but they will grieve in hope. Every time this happened I would try to slow him down as best as anyone could and remind him, Ashley, I havent created anything. Funeral Messages for Believers. That which is born of the flesh may die; that which is born of the Spirit will live forever. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. Or does death frighten you? Yes we are here to mourn but we are also here to celebrate the life of Brandy Burt. >> "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.". 0000032765 00000 n 0000004004 00000 n I want. 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. It is glorious! We trust in the good shepherd. Lessons from a Sheepdog. Presbyterian/Reformed. At 4:30 am on Monday morning the Good Shepherd lead our brother to paradise. 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