An Encouragement from Psalm 23

Scripture

• Psalms 23

About this sermon

Overflow isn’t about having more. It’s about being filled on purpose. In this fourth message of the Overflow series, we walk through Psalm 23 and see David’s testimony as a shepherd who knew God personally. “The Lord is my shepherd” is not poetry for David. It’s ownership. He is mine. And because the Shepherd leads, lack doesn’t rule, fear doesn’t win, valleys don’t last, and enemies don’t decide your outcome. Psalm 23:5–6 becomes the focus: “You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows… surely goodness and mercy shall follow me.” The oil is not ceremonial. It’s survival. Shepherds anointed sheep to protect them from irritation and torment that would drive them to self-destruction. In the same way, the anointing of the Holy Spirit brings peace to the internal noise before it becomes external destruction. The oil also speaks to healing, applied to wounds to soothe, cleanse, and restore. God does not ignore what hurts. He covers it with grace. Then David says, “my cup overflows.” A cup in Scripture represents a portion, an assignment, a calling, and a responsibility entrusted by God. Overflow is not excess for indulgence. It is provision with purpose. God fills you so what He is doing in you can flow through you to bless the people around you. Your cup is your assignment, your allotment, and your appointment. God determines what you carry, what you are not responsible for, and when the vision unfolds. Waiting does not mean God stopped filling your cup. Waiting is how God deepens it. Finally, the message lands on favor. “Goodness and mercy” are fused together as a picture of God working for you and staying with you. The word “follow” means pursue, chase down, overtake. You are not chasing favor. Favor is chasing you. The Shepherd leads, the oil covers, the cup overflows, then goodness and mercy pursue you all your days. The takeaway is simple: you don’t have to chase what’s already been given. Stop striving. Stop carrying someone else’s cup. Trust the Shepherd. We are Community Bible Church located in San Antonio, Texas. You may be brand new and want to explore what we are about, or you may have been with us a while but want to learn more. Either way, we are glad you are here! To learn more about Community Bible Church, visit http://www.communitybible.com To connect with us socially: Facebook - https://cbc.social/facebook Twitter - https://cbc.social/twitter Instagram - https://cbc.social/instagram Online Church is a ministry of Community Bible Church. We gather at http://OnlineChurch.com and enjoy good music and a message. We have services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We hope you will find a service or several services that work for you and join us at Online Church. To connect with us socially: Facebook - http://facebook.com/cbconline

Topics

• Hope
• Bible Study
• Encouragement