Psalm 23 has become a haven of Hope for me this new year. I recite it just about every morning and God has been showing me some little truth to cling to that day. Sunday I asked for rest and rejuvenation, which immediately took my mind to verse 3.
“He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of Righteousness for His Name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3
The end of last year and start to 2021 has not been easy. David’s recovery is slow, but steady. We keep pushing forward; plugging ahead, hopeful that strength will fully return and life will go back to normal. Whatever that is.
Bible Hub, Hebrew translation for Psalm 23:3 offered the definition of restore as: recover, refresh, return, reverse, reward. How lovely to think of restoration as a refreshing reward.
I read on to find righteousness, meaning: just, right, and in Greek: Truth. Jesus is named Just and True in Revelation 19:11, “… the One seated on the white horse was called “Faithful” and “True,” and with justice He judges and makes war.”
For His Name’s sake, revealed this is all done for God’s own purpose, His intent, His will. How beautiful! As a sheep in His flock, I am being guided daily on the path of Truth, the path of Jesus, according to my Shepherd’s will.
That afternoon turned suddenly warm and sunny. It had been sleeting the night before. I set 2 old lounge chairs side by side on the back porch and called for David to come sit by me. We rested in the sun for more than hour.
God had given me just what I asked for: a refreshing reward for our souls, according to His will. I thanked Him for mercy, for grace and for the blessing of life. He is the Good Shepherd ❤️
ForGlorySake! -Anna
