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Sermon - Jeff Raines - The Valley of the Shadow [Psalm23]
We are like sheep and Jesus is like the shepherd. We wander off the path a lot because we are prone to sin and this is why we need a shepherd. Jesus is the Good Shepherd.
Psalm 23:4 says “Even though I walk through valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
We WILL go through the valley of the shadow of death. There is no avoiding it. How do we react to being in the valley of the shadow of death? We would usually be afraid because as humans that is our natural reaction. BUT, the verse says we shall fear no evil.
“YOU ARE WITH ME:” the outstanding truth of Psalm 23.
WE don’t want to walk through the valley of the shadow of death. It’s hard. But overall, it isn’t about HOW we do it, it’s about WHO walks with us.
Fear is pervasive today. Our culture feeds on fear. But God doesn’t want us to fear. He provides for us in times of suffering, even while we are surrounded by enemies.
God wants to give us rest. True rest is found in Him. God’s goodness and faithfulness PURSUES us.