Psalm 23 Pt4, Accepting Him as Lord #Deeper

Part 4 - Listen to the Audio message below. A textual summary can be found further down.

Summary

In this discussion on Psalm 23, the speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing Jesus as Lord and Shepherd. The journey of spiritual maturity begins with recognizing Jesus as the central figure in one’s life, which requires ongoing dedication and structural corrections to maintain His position. The speaker discusses how this relationship is not a one-time event but a continuous process of inviting Jesus into one’s life to bring order and restoration. Trusting God comes through a deep, personal relationship built over time, akin to knowing someone intimately through shared experiences. The essence of the message is that only by walking with Jesus can one truly understand His nature as a trustworthy and faithful Shepherd, leading to spiritual growth and blessings.

• The journey of knowing God is a process that requires time and dedication, not a one-time event.

• Recognizing Jesus as Lord is essential before one can experience the fullness of His role as Shepherd.

• Trust in God deepens through personal experience and relationship, paralleling human relationships.

• Ongoing structural corrections are necessary to keep Jesus at the center of one’s life and to prevent chaos.

• Spiritual growth involves continual dependence on God and a willingness to submit to His leadership.

The journey starts with acknowledging Jesus as Lord and intentionally inviting Him to take control of your life, allowing for a structural correction in your priorities and actions.

Jesus as the Shepherd symbolizes His role in guiding, protecting, and nurturing believers, emphasizing His trustworthiness and the personal relationship He seeks with us.

Trust in God develops through personal experience, prayer, and by observing His faithfulness in your life over time, much like developing trust in other relationships.

Continually reaffirming Jesus as Lord ensures that He remains the central figure in our lives, allowing for ongoing restoration, order, and spiritual growth against chaos and degradation.