tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post7807944021478265319..comments2024-01-17T10:01:33.552-08:00Comments on Jodi's Journal: Your Rod and Your Staff They Comfort MeJodi Stilphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04329375455810397582noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-35111520801499619302018-12-05T08:41:41.750-08:002018-12-05T08:41:41.750-08:00Thankyu Jodi...received those words as i attempted...Thankyu Jodi...received those words as i attempted to pray today...n thts all i could say...your blog has shed light on the verse...keep posting❤Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948365740788454555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-81899844772232502922016-12-09T11:31:30.293-08:002016-12-09T11:31:30.293-08:00Hi Kim. I'm so sorry for the all the loss you...Hi Kim. I'm so sorry for the all the loss your family has experienced. And I'm so glad that God used this blog to bless you today. I have taken a giant hiatus from writing, but hope to get back into it at some point again. May Jesus bless you and your family as you walk through this grief process.Jodi Stilphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04329375455810397582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-68890812812398951002016-12-09T10:48:37.918-08:002016-12-09T10:48:37.918-08:00We have had 4 deaths over the past 3 weeks in our ...We have had 4 deaths over the past 3 weeks in our family. This morning, the Lord directed me to Psalm 23. I thought to myself "why do they always quote this passage at funerals? And what does 'thy rod and thy staff they comfort me' anyway." I've been a devout Christian and lover of the Word for practically my entire life. That question has always challenged me....until this morning. The comments in your blog rang true in my spirit and I see the Psalm in a whole different light now. Thank you. This is the first time I've ever read one of your blogs. It won't be the last.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17273950906049641402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-34371447391313193602016-11-21T17:27:02.256-08:002016-11-21T17:27:02.256-08:00Aaron's rod turned to a serpent when he cast i...Aaron's rod turned to a serpent when he cast it down before the first judgment against the gods of Egypt. Christ was lifted up like the serpent on a pole (staff?) in the wilderness to heal after Israel rebelled.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07503910550779721811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-79667101897816348882016-11-21T17:23:44.337-08:002016-11-21T17:23:44.337-08:00I've seen my enemies have happen to them what ...I've seen my enemies have happen to them what they attempted against me. That is comforting. I've too been disciplined by that same rod when I was wrong and wayward. I'm also glad when I was most discouraged God counted me and showed me He loves me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07503910550779721811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-59890674247330583612015-01-19T10:08:35.460-08:002015-01-19T10:08:35.460-08:00The phrase "thy rod and thy staff they comfor...The phrase "thy rod and thy staff they comfort me" has been gliding into my consciousness repeatedly over the last few days. Being a dedicated 21st century student I consulted the interweb for help clarifying the message. Your blog came up and, since I'd been thinking of Keller's book but couldn't remember the author's name, I was gratified to see your reference. Diving into the essay, I caught my breath over the spiritual parallels: a returning to the w/Word and a more intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit was exactly the stuff and my recent thoughts and prayers and musings. Then I sheepishly (HA!) realized that that was the point. Your blog was confirmation of this direction adjustment. Thank you for being faithful to your calling and exercising the gifts God's given you for his glory and our encouragement.Mary Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08176761849675353958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-42654441043463624812014-08-28T12:13:46.155-07:002014-08-28T12:13:46.155-07:00Hi Mike. Thank you for taking time to write. I h...Hi Mike. Thank you for taking time to write. I highly encourage you to read Phillip Keller's book, "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23." I led a book study on that book and started writing a weekly blog post to summarize what I was learning. Good stuff, paired with God's Word. Have an awesome day!Jodi Stilphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04329375455810397582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-257873141127079872014-08-28T11:41:49.334-07:002014-08-28T11:41:49.334-07:00Greetings from beautiful Kentucky Jodi !
I was sea...Greetings from beautiful Kentucky Jodi !<br />I was searching for the meaning of "Your rod and your staff, they comfort me" and I stumbled on your blog. Two words: Thank You!!<br /> I look forward to reading more of your writings. Have a blessed weekend. <br />Thanks again, MikeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12662341746742330226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-61361817109256445122014-01-02T10:33:55.996-08:002014-01-02T10:33:55.996-08:00Thank you Diane for taking time to send me a note....Thank you Diane for taking time to send me a note. I am so encouraged by what you wrote. If you want to study Psalm 23, I highly suggest Philip Keller's book as commentary. It is so rich. I was reading it as part of book club and so half-way through, I decided to write a blog post about each chapter. I had NO idea so many people would read this post. I love how God works. Grace and peace to you today!Jodi Stilphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04329375455810397582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-48582752817051203082014-01-02T08:49:08.899-08:002014-01-02T08:49:08.899-08:00Jodi, thank you for your blog. As I was spending ...Jodi, thank you for your blog. As I was spending time with the Lord this morning…. Ps. 23 came to my heart. I have wondered many times when I read the part about the rod and staff what those two were about. So I googled "His rod and His staff they comfort me", and up popped your post. This post has been a blessing to me. I also read more of your blog. You are a wonderful mother, and it is so obvious how much you love the Lord. Blessings to you and your family! Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608463798979881067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-9924647249834397602013-11-22T08:11:22.234-08:002013-11-22T08:11:22.234-08:00You're welcome. I'm glad you found it hel...You're welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful.Jodi Stilphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04329375455810397582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-68685966448759849932013-11-22T07:14:22.569-08:002013-11-22T07:14:22.569-08:00Thank you! Very helpful. John Parker of www.simple...Thank you! Very helpful. John Parker of www.simplechurchsuccess.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15472697353810809877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-3772599659991044572013-02-09T21:48:54.756-08:002013-02-09T21:48:54.756-08:00Thanks Jordyn. I wrote this series of posts as pa...Thanks Jordyn. I wrote this series of posts as part of a book club where we studied Phillip Keller's book. I had no idea so many people would read them. It really was a wonderful book if you're interested in going deeper into the meaning of Psalm 23.Jodi Stilphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04329375455810397582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-89152483524790329462013-02-09T20:05:32.116-08:002013-02-09T20:05:32.116-08:00Great read. Thank you for the spiritual parallels ...Great read. Thank you for the spiritual parallels given, it brought more clarity to these verses that I have recited so many times. This Psalms has so much depth to it we just need to study it beyond the surface and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal it to us. God BlessAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17543978935400011370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-85777468628508115752012-05-25T22:13:39.244-07:002012-05-25T22:13:39.244-07:00Its a late night and Im covered In Hives all over ...Its a late night and Im covered In Hives all over my body and the itch is so intense. I started crying out to God and all I had left in me was to pray in tongues. I sensed the Lord told me to look up Psalm 23. Thy Rod and thy staff comfort me. I did not know the meaning until i read this. It is a beautiful analyses of God tender care for us. My hives have calmed down now and my spirit is full.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03705492939286294136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-38028381396627359482012-05-11T00:58:15.450-07:002012-05-11T00:58:15.450-07:00I am going through a rough phase and the other day...I am going through a rough phase and the other day, on telly, Psalms 23 was the preacher's theme. I have since then, taken up to confessing this particular Psalm but as of yesterday, "your rod and your staff, they comfort me" took up a whole new meaning as far as the daily confession goes...i did Google this today and surprisingly, your blog affirms what the Holy Spirit put in my heart - the word of God being synonymous with the rod/staff. It is indeed living and active and sharper than a double-edged sword! God bless.Anvilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15615243969517236772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-23304201368726882872012-04-14T08:02:36.139-07:002012-04-14T08:02:36.139-07:00I too, sat down with my Lord today in some pain. A...I too, sat down with my Lord today in some pain. Acutely feeling the truth of the Proverb that says Hope deferred makes the heart grow sick. But I professed that God is good and asked Him to help me see his goodness over me. And He too, brought these words to my mind and I similarly said, " what the heck does that mean!?!?" ha ha. And I googled and here we are. Thank you for writin and thank you, Holy Spirit for leading me beside these still waters. Our God is so good!!!Karishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09341278441611487954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173031687428694793.post-43113411410800234372011-03-29T04:15:58.722-07:002011-03-29T04:15:58.722-07:00WOW…thanks for sharing this with us! As I sat dow...WOW…thanks for sharing this with us! As I sat down to pray this morning in extreme pain, I felt God say to me Your rod and Your staff they comfort me. And I began to thank Him and reach out to HIM in thanksgiving, need and wanting. And my second thought was what in the world does rod and staff even mean and where is it in the His Living Word. So of course, I googled those words. Yours was the first to come up. So I went to my Bible and read it and thought some more on what is the meaning of rod and staff. So I went back to what you had written. These are some powerful little words that God gave us! And as I read your blog, I was given a vision and went on a journey with God as my Shepherd and me as HIS sheep. What a wonderful time I had with Him this morning which instilled hope in me. Thanks again for sharing this and leading me on a hope filled journey with my Shepherd this morning!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com