| Psalms 23:1 1 [This Psalm is one of the most familiar Psalms in the Bible. We read its very beautiful words. From it, we hear an indication of good things. It comforts us in times of trouble. Yet we don't have a clue as to what it is really saying. To show the true gospel, the true hope, the true salvation — all described in the incredible meaning of the words of David speaking from the Spirit of God, I have commented on every verse, some in the footnotes below.] The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not lack anything needed.1 [The LORD is my shepherd: the Lord Jesus Christ leads me with his Spirit: his word and light in my heart. He prompts me what to do, where to go, what to say, when to say it. He gently corrects me when needed. Because he teaches me, I know more than my teachers, Psa 119:99-103. I shall not lack anything needed. Because he is my shepherd, I will never lack anything that I genuinely need. The promise is that if you seek the kingdom as your first priority, all your needs will be met; but everyone has to be honestly employed, which is what he helps people obtain — so that is the way he sees to it that your needs are met.] | Matthew 6:33 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things will be added to you.3 [Notice! To pursue the righteousness of God and His Kingdom is supposed to be the highest priority of your life — more than your efforts to provide money, food, clothing, etc. Seek first the kingdom, which is peace, righteousness, and joy in the Spirit. Rom 14:17. To do so, in many scriptures, he told us, "Come to me;" come — not to sect services that claim He is in their building, not to prayer meetings, not to altar calls, not to read the Bible; Jesus even said that studying the scriptures is not coming to Him. John 5:39-40. We must go directly to Him; he told us us how to seek Him, the one thing that is needed: to sit at His feet and listen to His words that he speaks to us, Luke 10:39-42. We sit by waiting in humble silence, listening, and watching while thinking of the name of Jesus; when we hear Him speak to us and then obey, we are following Jesus. From the Word of the Lord within: "You can live in heaven and still walk the earth. Seek first the kingdom, and all else will be provided — provided you stay on course. He told us it was not enough to seek God, we must seek with all our heart and soul. Come to me, and I will guide the meek and lowly. God is not found going to services or reading about him. There is only one thing needful. Hear me, my children. Come to me, and I will speak to your souls. O seek the Lord you mighty, while you still have strength." How you spend your free time determines your priority.] | Hebrews 13:5 5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with those things you have; for he has said, "I will never leave you, nor forsake you." | |||||||