The 23rd PsalmThe Secret of Satisfaction Psalms 23:1

(NKJV) 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall

not want. Don McClain

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The Secret of Satisfaction

Don McClain

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Most look for satisfaction in the wrong things –

The more they try to satisfy their WANTS – the more dissatisfied they become –

There is but one way that a person can find true satisfaction in life -

The Secret of Satisfaction

Don McClain

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Psalms 23:1-6 (NKJV) 1 A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He

leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the

paths of righteousness For His name's sake.

The Secret of Satisfaction

Don McClain

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Psalms 23:1-6 (NKJV) 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. 5 You prepare a table

before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs

over.

The Secret of Satisfaction

Don McClain

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Psalms 23:1-6 (NKJV) 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord

Forever.

The Secret of Satisfaction “The Lord is” -

Our view of God must be right –

His nature – (power, knowledge, presence, greatness, holiness, goodness, faithfulness, love, long-suffering, righteousness, just, hatred for sin . . .)

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Jehovah-Elohim -- The Eternal Creator

Jehovah-Hoseenu -- The Lord our Maker

Jehovah-Jireh -- The Lord our Provider

Jehovah-Shalom -- The Lord our Peace

Jehovah-Tsidkenu -- The Lord our Righteousness

Jehovah-Shammah -- The Lord is Present

Jehovah-Rohi -- The Lord our Shepherd

Don McClain

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The Secret of Satisfaction “The Lord is” -

Our view of God must be right –

“My Shepherd” – Our relationship with God must be right –

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

The one who leads me – The one whom I follow

The one who feeds me – the one whom I depend

The one who protects me – the one whom I stay close to –

Don McClain

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The Secret of Satisfaction “The Lord is” -

Our view of God must be right –

“My Shepherd” – Our relationship with God must be right –

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Jesus is the “Good Shepherd” (John 10:11).

He is also called the “Great Shepherd” (Heb. 13:20)

And “the Chief Shepherd” (1 Peter 5:4).

Don McClain

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The Secret of Satisfaction “The Lord is” -

Our view of God must be right –

“My Shepherd” – Our relationship with God must be right –

“I shall not want” – Confident I will be provided my needs

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

In Christ I am provided with every spiritual blessing – (Eph 1:3)

God has given me all things that pertain to life and godliness – (2 Pet 1:3)

Don McClain

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The Secret of Satisfaction1 The Lord is my shepherd;

I shall not want.

Psalms 23:2 (NKJV)

2 He makes me to lie down in green

pastures; He leads me beside the still

waters.

“ . . . The idea is, that the wants of the soul are met and satisfied,

and that, in the full enjoyment of this,

there is the conviction of

abundance - the repose of the soul at present satisfied, and feeling that in such

abundance want will always be unknown.”

- BarnesDon McClain

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The Secret of Satisfaction1 The Lord is my shepherd;

I shall not want.

Psalms 23:2 (NKJV)

2 He makes me to lie down in green

pastures; He leads me beside the still

waters.

“He makes me” – by providing our needs – Mat. 6:25-34

“lie down in green pastures” – He provides rest in the midst of abundance – Ps. 46:10; John 10:10

Are you at rest in the Lord?

Don McClain

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W. 65th St church of Christ / March 8, 2009

The Secret of Satisfaction1 The Lord is my shepherd;

I shall not want.

Psalms 23:2 (NKJV)

2 He makes me to lie down in green

pastures; He leads me beside the still

waters.

“He leads me” – not into harm – but to what I really need – Ps 143:10; John 10:27-29

“beside the still waters” – in the absence of fear I can drink with confidence from the water of life – Heb 13:6; Mt 11:28-31; Rev 21:6; 22:17

Don McClain

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The Secret of Satisfaction1 The Lord is my shepherd;

I shall not want.

Psalms 23:3 (NKJV)

3 He restores my soul; He leads me

in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.

“He restores my soul” – through forgiveness – Ps. 119:176; Mat 18:12,13; 1 Pet 1:22,23; 2:25;

“He leads me in the paths of righteousness” – through His revelation – Ps. 143:8-10; Rom. 1:16.17; 2 Tim 3:16,17

“For His names sake” – For His glory - Eph. 1:6

Don McClain

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The Secret of Satisfaction1 The Lord is my shepherd;

I shall not want.

Psalms 23:4 (NKJV) 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.

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death” – the valleys of life: disappointment, serious illness, loneliness, age, death, – Ps 27:1-4; Rom 8:28-39; 2 Cor. 4:8-5:2

“I will fear no evil” – Is. 41:10; Mat 10:28; Heb 13:5,6; Rev. 2:10

Don McClain

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The Secret of Satisfaction1 The Lord is my shepherd;

I shall not want.

Psalms 23:4 (NKJV) 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.

“For You are with me” – If we are with God – God will ALWAYS be with us – Heb. 13:5; Rom 8:31; John 10:28-30

“Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” – Speaks of divine protection – 1 Cor. 10:13; 1 Pet. 1:5; 2 Pet. 2:9; James 1:1-4; 5:11

Don McClain

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The Secret of Satisfaction1 The Lord is my shepherd;

I shall not want.

Psalms 23:5 (NKJV) 5 You prepare a table

before me in the presence of my

enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My

cup runs over.

“You prepare a table before me” – The Lord provides sustenance for our souls – John 6:44-51; 8:51; 1 Pet 2:1; Heb 5:12,13

“in the presence of my enemies” – God provides for us in spite of what others may do to destroy us – 1 Pet. 4:12-19

Don McClain

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The Secret of Satisfaction1 The Lord is my shepherd;

I shall not want.

Psalms 23:5 (NKJV) 5 You prepare a table

before me in the presence of my

enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My

cup runs over.

“You anoint my head with oil” – indicative of the divine favor and encouragement – Mat. 10:22; Luke 21:16-19; 2 Cor. 12:9,10

“My cup runs over” – indicates abundance – God richly pours His blessings out on us - John 10:10; Eph 3:20

Don McClain

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The Secret of Satisfaction1 The Lord is my shepherd;

I shall not want.

Psalms 23:6 (NKJV) 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the

days of my life; And I will dwell in the

house of the Lord Forever.

“Surely goodness and mercy” – speaks of God’s loving care, protection & comfort with all confidence – Ps 103:17; 1 Pet 5:7; 1 Cor. 10:13; 2 Cor 1:3,4

“All the days of my life” – Through all its changes; in every variety of situation; until I reach its close - Acts 14:22; Heb 12:1-4; 2 Tim. 4:18

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The Secret of Satisfaction1 The Lord is my shepherd;

I shall not want.

Psalms 23:6 (NKJV) 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the

days of my life; And I will dwell in the

house of the Lord Forever.

“And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever” – (Lit. To length of days) “The expression . . . does not refer to eternity or to heaven, but it is parallel with the former expression ‘All the days of my life’” – Barnes

A statement of commitment – Ps. 27:4; 26:8; Josh. 24:15;

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The Secret of Satisfaction1 The Lord is my shepherd;

I shall not want. How do we view God? Have we found rest in His

provisions? Have we received His

forgiveness and guidance? Have we found His comfort,

peace, & protection in the midst of danger and trouble?

Have we accepted the innumerable blessings God provides?

Will you make the rest of your life – the best of your life?Don McClain

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The Secret of Satisfaction1 The Lord is my shepherd;

I shall not want. Is The Lord Your Shepher

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