Psalm 23 Part 1
Dr Fred Toke
Grandis Hotel
2 Jan 2020

This is a powerpoint "note-taking" of the talk.

David as a shepherd has experienced very low level in his life and as the saying goes, the dirtier you are, after shower, you feel freshier. David came out of it refreshed. Do not get locked in by

Weariness

Resignation

Fearful

and stop being trapped.

Psalm 23

Accede Control
Breaks and Rest
Contentment
Directed Lifestyles

David : The shepherd who became king.
Jesus : The KING who became SHEPHERD

SHEEP are defenseless, dumb, directionless

Psalm 112:7
They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.

Do not fear, Jesus carries us through to protect us.

Psalm 121:1-2
I life my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from ?
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Peter used a fisherman language. CAST THROW give all your problems away

A change of scene or a change of pace ig good for your mental health.
Change environment and get out for some breathing space.

Mark 6:31 New International Version (NIV)

31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”