Three Secrets to Happiness - 2500 years old. Do you know them? They are as true today as then.

The three secrets to happiness now during the time of the Corona virus and beyond  into eternity are found in the 23rd Psalm.


 The 23rd Psalm was written over 2500 years ago. Its message was true then, is true today and will be true forever.


HERE ARE THE SECRETS - IN RED

Psalm 23 King James Version (KJV)


The Secret of a happy life - every need supplied

23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

The Secret of a happy death - every fear removed
4 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.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

 The Secret of a happy eternity - every desire fulfilled
6 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.


  YES ALL THE SECRETS ARE THERE,  ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND YOU WILL SEE

 V1
Who is our shepherd?
Does the Psalm say that the Lord is everyone's shepherd?
What is the significance of the word "our"?
What is the immediate result of the Lord being our shepherd?
V2-V3
What four things does the Lord do as our shepherd?
V4
As we walk through the valley of the shadow of death will we fear evil?
Why will we not fear evil?
Whose rod and staff will comfort us?
V5
What additional two things does the Lord do?
What happens to my cup?
V6
What is the overall consequence of the Lord being our Shepherd

 A question: Is the Lord your shepherd?

Praise the Lord

 Acknowledgement: The three secrets are attribute to theologian J. R. Littleproud and quoted on page 580 in "The Believer's Commentary by William MacDonald - Thomas Nelson Publishers




















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