Jul 26
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.”
In this fourth verse of Psalm 23 David talks about going through a valley. All us of have lived through difficult times; they are an unavoidable reality of life. Although we’d much rather go over, under or around them, sometimes the only way is through.
Jul 19
“The 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.” (NLT)
These familiar words begin Psalm 23, a Psalm attributed to King David that contrasts God’s loving care for His children with the way a shepherd loves and cares for his sheep. He makes sure that they are fed, rested and protected. Sheep are gentle and harmless creatures, so the shepherd guides them toward lush pastures. They are easily startled so he tries to keep them in peaceful settings. They spend about fifteen percent of their time sleeping, but may lie down and rest at other times. If they become stressed or agitated, the shepherd encourages them to lie down and rest.
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