Encouragement from Pastor Marie
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A Spiritual Vaccine: The 23rd Psalm
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By Pastor Roy Esposito
Isaiah 45: 7 (Passion) Yahweh, creator of all things – even adversity!
Shalom – peace, health, safety, soundness, harmony and an absence of agitation or discord.
Calamity/adversity – disaster, affliction, distress, misery, trouble, and woe.
“Embracing the fact that God, has created ALL things, allows for the development of spiritual maturity founded in the faith that God IS good and has a GOOD plan for our well-being.” – PR
Evil can exist as a result of mismanaged free will, which in itself is created by God.
Free will is given to us so we can choose life!
Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want.”
Shepherd – (Hebrew) – Ra’ah – Shepherd guide and best friend.
Hebrew – Echsar – “Lack” not “want“
A more accurate translation – ” The Lord is my shepherd/best friend, I shall not lack anything.”
Philippians 4:19 – “And my God shall supply all your NEED according to His riches and glory by Christ Jesus.“
NEED not “needs” – As the need arises – He’ll supply it!
“Embracing the assurance of this promise puts the breaks on the incessant desire to accumulate “things.” –PR
Psalm 23:4 – I don’t have to be afraid of evil because I don’t have to face it alone: HE is With me!
Because God is with me ALWAYS I will always have what I NEED for Shalom, Salvation, and Life.
May the Lord bless you this week, May His peace hide you in the secret place of His love. – PR