PSALMS
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Psalms 22 to 24

Psalms 23: 1
The LORD is my shepherd.
Using a metaphor frequently found in the Old Testament, GOD compares HIMSELF to a shepherd in order to illustrate HIS great live for HIS people. The LORD JESUS HIMSELF adopted the same metaphor to express HIS relationship to HIS people. Two truths are emphasized here GOD, through CHRIST and by the HOLY SPIRIT is so concerned about each of His children, HE desires to love protect and guide just as a good shepherd.
Believers are the Lord’s sheep. We belong to HIM and are the special objects of HIS affection and attention. As HIS sheep we can claim the promises of this psalm.

OLD TESTAMENT
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1 Kings 19: 10 – 20: 12

1 Kings 19: 16
Elisha …shalt thou anoint to be prophet.
GOD directed Elijah to anoint Elisha to be his successor. Note that not only were priests and kings anointed to their respective offices, but prophets as well. Elisha was to minister to Elijah, help Hazaal king of Syria and Jehu king of Israel defeat the enemies of GOD and proclaim the word of GOD to the faithful remnant Elijah and Elisha’s ministries span of 75 years. Elisha was a faithful servant to the older prophet and was known as the one which poured water on the hands of Elijah.

NEW TESTAMENT
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Mark 4: 30 – 41

Mark 4: 35 – 41
CHRIST was asleep in the storm, to try the faith of His disciples, and to stir them up to pray. Their faith appeared weak, and their prayers strong. When our wicked hearts are like the troubled sea which cannot rest, when our passions are unruly, let us think we hear the law of CHRIST, saying, be silent, and be dumb. When without are fighting’s, and within are fears, and the spirits are in a tumult, if He say, “Peace, be still,” there is a great calm at once. Why are ye so fearful? Though there may be cause for some fear, yet not for such fear as this. Those may suspect their faith, who can have such a thought as that JESUS careth not though his people perish. How imperfect are the best of saints! Faith and fear take their turns while we are in this world; but ere long, fear will be overcome, and faith will be lost in sight.