The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Psalm 23
Sanctuary – God’s Presence, Holy of Holies, altar. For the distressed, it can be a place of tranquility and rejuvenation. A place of refuge or safety. Haven, harbor, port in a storm, oasis, shelter, retreat, hiding place, hideaway, reservation.
Jesus is such a Sanctuary for us. He wants His peace (His shalom) to reign in us, to establish His truths (His liberty) in us. He wants us to love each other with His love, to remove all of our fear and “care,” and to have us dwell in His house, forever.
Jesus, please, for the sake of each of us, make us into Sanctuaries like You. All we really want to be is a Sanctuary like You, precious Lord. In our lives, we want to reflect You and be a source of truth, comfort, safety, peace, grace, mercy, love and rest for others just as You’re becoming for us.
Sanctuary
By Randy Rothwell
A great song to put on “Loop.” ☺
Lord prepare me to be a sanctuary pure and holy, tried and true
With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for You…
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But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31
Come to me (Jesus), all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke (My ways) upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. Mmmm…Thank You, Jesus.
God bless,
Mark