Psalms 23:6 - Homilies By W. Forsyth

All the days of my life.

Life is made up of "days." Confidence in God gives—

I. STRENGTH FOR LIFE 'S WORK . "I shall not want." God is able to meet all our needs. "As thy days, so shall thy strength be" ( Deuteronomy 33:25 ; Philippians 4:13 ).

II. SUPPORT UNDER LIFE 'S TRIALS . There will be changes. The "green pastures" may give place to the dark valley. There may be loss of health, of property, of friends; there may be unknown trials. "Thou art with me."

III. FULFILMENT OF LIFE 'S GREAT HOPES . It is a great thing to be one of Christ's flock, ever under the Shepherd's tender care. But more is promised. There will be the going in and out, and finding pasture—all through; but the end is not here, but above. The best is to come. The perfection of manhood; the "rest that remaineth;" the "fulness of joy;" the glorious fellowships that know no break, and that bring no pain, are in our Father's house.

"For ever with the Lord!

Amen, so let it be;

Life from the dead is in that word,

'Tis immortality."

W.F.