Dynamics of a Divine Relationship Part 7

In this sermon, Pastor explores Psalm 23, focusing on the phrase "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life." He explains that the Hebrew word for "follow" actually means to be pursued or chased, suggesting that God's goodness and mercy actively hunt us down throughout our lives. The pastor emphasizes that as believers, we not only receive God's goodness and mercy, but we're called to pass it on to others, leaving a legacy of blessing wherever we go.

Using the imagery of sheep (called "Golden Hooves" because they fertilize and restore barren land), the pastor illustrates how Christians should transform environments by bringing God's goodness and showing mercy even to those who have wronged them. He shares powerful stories of forgiveness, including Corrie ten Boom forgiving a concentration camp guard, to demonstrate that mercy is more than a feeling—it's an action we choose even in our darkest valleys.