Psalm 23:4 - I Will Fear No Evil; For Thou Art With Me.
Psalm 23:4 (KJV) Yea, though I walk through
the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear
no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy
staff they comfort me.
COMMENTARY PEARL
For weeks, Id been praying for my
friend. She was far from home, staying near a
university hospital where her son was being treated for
a complex and devastating disease. One day she
emailed and said, I couldve never imagined
that Id experience this.
Another friend with a disabled child
expressed this same feeling. There were still
blessings to be found, but her new reality shifted her
idea of what day-to-day life would be and
required daily adjustments.
Have you ever felt the wave of unreality?
My friends never expected the turns their
lives would take. As someone with boundless energy
and enthusiasm for life, I likewise never could
have imagined Id find myself in the wasteland
of chronic illness that steals so much of my
daily function. Yet here we are. The good news is
that when we find ourselves in strange places -
even the darkest valleys - we discover that Jesus
is there too.
He doesnt forsake us. He isnt
surprised or bewildered by the unexpected turns our
lives have taken. Hes still working out His
purposes. In Luke 17:20"21 (NIV) Jesus said, The
coming of the kingdom of God is not something that
can be observed, nor will people say, Here it
is, or There it is, because the kingdom of
God is in your midst.
In the difficult places, those we feared,
dreaded, or never even imagined, Jesus is supporting
us with His love and grace. by Sharon Hinck
Faith Step: What are the darkest valleys
youve experienced recently? Ask Jesus to reveal
His presence to you and reassure you that He is
with you. [Mornings With Jesus 2020 Devotional by
Guideposts and Zondervan]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE
Psalm 23:4 - I Will Fear No Evil; For Thou
Art With Me.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200425-0903.html
Psalm 23:4 - Thy Rod And Thy Staff They
Comfort Me.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200426-0914.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio (currently live):
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug
Batchelor:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657