Psalm 23 For The Living

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalm 23:5

Even people who don’t know the Bible very well know Psalm 23 or so it seems. It is usually what funeral homes traditionally put on the little program handed out at memorial services and funerals. I am not sure how it became the ‘go to’ verse for the deceased because it has so much more to say to those still alive.

Get your Bible and read the entire short chapter. The verse I highlighted for today says to me that God watches over us and cares for us in the presence of those who would attack us, ridicule us, put us down, unfriend us, belittle us, make fun of our faith, and further states that we are anointed so blessed in other words. And the best part, our cup overflows. How good is that?

As you read it look at all the things God does for those of us still alive. Maybe it is used  for funerals because it seems comforting but the deceased does not need comfort as they are not here in physical form anymore. Don’t harden your heart friend. If you have not become familiar with the Bible get yourself a modern version of it and start reading and getting excited to walk with the Lord. Then some day when you breathe your last breath there can be a celebration of life and those who come to see your body laying in a casket can know you are with Jesus for eternity.

PRAYER: Part of life is death. It is not to be feared. I pray for those people who are far from you or who are wandering. I pray for atheists, Muslims, Buddhists, agnostics, and all those who have been deceived by the enemy into having no desire for you. Lift the blinders from their eyes and help them be set free to live a life for you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.