ANTIDOTE TO LIFE’S IRRITATIONS

Psalm 23:5b

 

Intro.: The psalmist pictures the Great Shepherd leading His sheep 
 through the valleys to higher ground in verse 4.  Now in verse 5 
 they have reached the “tableland” – the high mountain ranges for 
 summer grazing.

• With the summer comes certain irritations the shepherd must 
   be aware of and deal with in his flock.

 

I. The Aggravated Life.

      “Thou anointest my head with oil …” 

• The shepherd’s application with oil pictures the anointing of the Holy Spirit .

 
 

   A. Annoyances.

   - “fly time” 
 

      B. Contamination.

   - “scab time” 
 

  C. Rivalry.

   - “season of the rut” 
 
 

II. The Abundant Life.

      “…my cup runneth over.” 

      A. The Spirit-Controlled Life knows Contentment . 
 
 

      B. The Spirit-Controlled Life knows God’s Grace . 

• A life overflowing with God’s Blessings .

 
 
 

Concl.: