He Leads Me Through the Valley

 Text: 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.

Friends, we all experience seasons that feel like valleys which can be times of pain, uncertainty, disappointment, loss, rejection, or difficulty. But notice that David said, “though I walk through the valley.” He did not say he would remain there forever. The valley is a place you pass through, not necessarily a place where you are meant to stay. Yes, when we are going through difficult seasons, we begin to think that our situation will never change. But God can use even the valley to strengthen our faith, develop our character, and prepare us for what lies ahead. Joshua 1:9 - Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Amazingly, the three Hebrew boys were thrown into a fiery furnace, but God was with them in the fire. Daniel was thrown into the lions' den, but God shut the lions' mouths. Their difficult seasons did not mean that God had abandoned them. Isaiah 43:2 says, - When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.  Therefore, don't let your valley convince you that God is absent. His presence is with you in the valley just as it is on the mountaintop. Hence, let’s keep walking, trusting, and keep believing, because God is able to bring you through the negative experience with a new testimony in Jesus name

Prayer Point:

Father, strengthen me in every valley and help me to remember that Your presence is always with me as you lead me safely through every difficult season in Jesus’ name.

Action Quote: Friends, don't build your permanent home in a temporary valley but keep walking because God is leading you through.