Radaph –The Relentless Pursuit of USIt’s no wonder that David pens the last sentence in

Radaph –The Relentless Pursuit of USIt’s no wonder that David pens the last sentence in Psalm 23– “Surely goodness & mercy shall hunt me down all the days of my life. This may seem like an unusual translation but it is the literal meaning of the Hebrew word radaph— "to pursue, hunt, chase.” Radaph is often translated as to “follow” which is terribly weak for the actual meaning. It lacks aggression. Radaph is most often used in the Old Testament in that of a hunter chasing down his pray or a soldier seeking to conquer his enemy. It’s an aggressive word juiced up on steroids & loaded with caffeine. It describes a blood thirsty warrior, a famished lion– a transcendent Creator who will stop at nothing until He conquers His prey. He will chase, pursue, fight, hunt with unbridled passion until He conquers and devours and LOVES.God radaphed a lonely widow from a foreign land –Ruth, a liason for outcasts living in the slums of a depraved city, and the last born shepherd boy–David, who penned the words “mercy shall hunt me down, ”… even though I had sex with my friend’s wife before I murdered him. God’s plan of salvation was not upheld by the mighty arms of Israel’s judges, but by God’s tender grip of grace on social rejects.– Preston Sprinkle / Charis: God’s Scandalous Grace for UsPsalm 23 / A Psalm of DavidThe Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams.He renews my strength.He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His name.Even when I walk through the darkest valley,I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.Your rod and your staff protect & comfort me.You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.You honor me by anointing my head with oil.My cup overflows with blessings.Surely your goodness & unfailing love will pursue meall the days of my life & I will live in the house of the Lordforever. -- source link

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