“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4)
David was supremely confident, not only about his present circumstances, but of the grace in the future that would see him all the way home. He believed that valley times were appointed for His good. He learned things about God that could be learned no other way in the deep ravines of life. He stayed close, trusted in God’s protection and guidance all the way. All because he could say, “The Lord is my shepherd.”
To you all my friend, when you find yourself weak, in the dark, uncertain of the future. When all the color has drained out of life, and your soul is downcast, look up. Fix your eyes on Jesus, your Good Shepherd. Stick close to Him. Trust that He knows the way through this valley and will see you safely through. Believe that He has good reasons for taking you through this route, even though it is hard and unfamiliar. Hold on to the truth that there is something better waiting for you on the other side of this valley.
Every blessing,
Patches