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The "I Shall Not Want" of Providence - Reformed (Psalm 23)

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When John Calvin was dying, friends urged him to stop working. He refused: "Would you have the Lord find me idle?" His trust in providence was complete. "I shall not want" meant: whatever comes is fro...

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Topics & Themes

Calvin providence sovereignty trust dying

Scripture References

Psalm 23

Emotional Tone

trust peace awe

Audience

adults

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