
If he was nourished and then obediently walked with the Lord along the paths of righteousness, there would be nothing but blessing and sunny days, right? Unfortunately, many Christian teachers falsely say that if one is walking with God and being obedient, then his or her life will be full of nothing but blessing. One might expect the rest of the psalm to be filled with all of David’s success stories in ministry. Out of his nourishment and strength, David served the Lord.

Then, David faithfully walked along the road of righteousness. As his Good Shepherd, the Lord nourished David so that his soul was restored. He led him to green pasture and beside still waters. Yesterday, we read the first verses of Psalm 23 in which David told of God’s perfect care for him. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” – Psalm 23:4-6 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies you anoint my head with oil my cup overflows.

“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 Goodness and Mercy of the Lord in Dark Places The Goodness and Mercy of the Lord in Dark Places, a Bible Study Media Devotional
