Goodness and Mercy

May 17

Years ago, a woman went to see the great Bible teacher, Harry Ironside. She was aged, and her mind was starting to go. She was frightened because she said two men were following her everywhere she went.

Ironside, realizing her condition, did something wonderful. He opened his Bible to the last verse of Psalm 23 and said, "I know who they are! Their names are Goodness and Mercy, and God has sent them to follow you all the way to Heaven."

Today, God's mercy and goodness are following you because He is your Shepherd!

Psalm 23
A psalm of David.

1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
3 He refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for His name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for You are with me;
Your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely Your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.