I was reading my Bible one night before bed and the last thing I read was Psalm 23. Now at times I’m a very vivid dreamer and I had a dream about Psalm 23. It was a bit peculiar and different because in my dream it was like a classroom setting and a man dressed like a shepherd was lecturing us…on Psalm 23. The following is what I remember from the dream and I needed this the last few days as I went through a tragic event in my family.
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.”
He loves me, teaches me, leads me in his ways not man’s but His. He opens his word to me and feeds me and quenches my thirst and he gives me rest.
“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.”
It isn’t always physical death when I walk through that valley…although he has spared my life miraculously. He has also brought me through seasons of doubt and fear and anxiety. His word I have read and those words comfort me.
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;”
Even when he sits me at a table where I have to face my enemies but I will have no fear.
“You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.”
For my head has been anointed and my joy runs over. I know what my God can do. He’s been tested as have I and my faith is very strong.
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever.”
This is not necessarily heaven yet because I can dwell in his presence all the time. Heaven will be the icing on the cake!
