Monday, April 4, 2011

Psalm 23 - A Perspective on Stewardship

The LORD is my shepherd;

We are stewards of Christian life.

I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

We are stewards of “just enough” for contentment.

he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul:

We are stewards of our souls.

he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

We are stewards of a witness.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:

We are stewards of faith.

for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

We are stewards of spiritual companionship.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:

We are stewards in remembrance of the Lord’s Supper.

thou anointest my head with oil;

We are stewards of purpose.

my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:

We are stewards of gratitude.

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever (all the days of my life).

We are stewards of commitment.

© Brian R. Paulson, 2011

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