You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.
Psalms 23:5 (NLT)
Why should I live confident in Christ every day?
“I am the good shepherd.”
John 10:11a (NLT)
Because of my Good Shepherd's...
...___________________ for me.
You prepare a feast for me...
Psalms 23:5a (NLT)
“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
Matthew 6:31-34 (NLT)
…____________________ of me.
...in the presence of my enemies.
Psalms 23:5b (NLT)
“And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.”
Matthew 6:13 (NLT)
..._____________________ of me.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.
Psalms 23:5c (NLT)
“I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me.”
Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known Bible passages as it is often read at funerals. Known as the “Shepherds Psalm,” David masterfully weaves together gifts God gives to us for all the seasons of our lives. From times of stress and heartache to seasons of joy and serenity and every time in between, God wants to journey with us. In this six week series, we will consider six everyday essentials that God wants to give to us as we walk with Him.
Wes Olds is a 1993 graduate of The University of Kentucky and received his Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2002. Prior to coming to Grace Church in 2006, Wes began a multi-cultural, urban church called The Rock-La Roca United Methodist Church in Lexington, KY (2002-2006). While there, he co-founded Lexington’s “Room in the Inn”, a ministry of hospitality and shelter for homeless men. From 1997-2002, Wes was a Pastor with Youth and Evangelism at Centenary United Methodist Church in Lexington. From 1994-1997, Wes was Pastor with Youth at Christ United Methodist Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and from 1991-1994 was the Director of Youth Ministries at Versailles United Methodist Church in central Kentucky.
Wes has served as an adjunct instructor at Asbury University, a ministry mentor with Asbury Theological Seminary and has been a contributing writer for several projects with Group Publishing and United Methodist Communications. He has been a guest speaker and worship leader for retreats at local churches and conferences for youth and adults.
Wes is a leadership coach for Spiritual Leaders, Incorporated (SLI) training pastors on creating generative leadership environments. Through SLI, Wes has facilitated yearlong incubators for over 75 pastors in Florida, Kentucky, and Kansas.
Wes is married to Becky and they have one teenage son named Caleb. Wes loves music and plays guitar, enjoys fishing, sports, history and hanging out with his friends and family.
You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.
Psalms 23:5 (NLT)
Why should I live confident in Christ every day?
“I am the good shepherd.”
John 10:11a (NLT)
Because of my Good Shepherd's...
...___________________ for me.
You prepare a feast for me...
Psalms 23:5a (NLT)
“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
Matthew 6:31-34 (NLT)
…____________________ of me.
...in the presence of my enemies.
Psalms 23:5b (NLT)
“And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.”
Matthew 6:13 (NLT)
..._____________________ of me.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.
Psalms 23:5c (NLT)
“I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me.”
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