Even When I Walk Through the Darkest Valley
Posted on May 30, 2017 by Graeme Wilson in Freedom Fighters
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” ~ David
The 23rd Psalm is one of the greatest pieces of literature ever written, as well as a reflection of a dark time in David’s life. The ‘shadow of darkness’ he refers to is a metaphor for the trials and hardships that invade our lives. These dark times come whether they are from sin, sickness, immorality, jealousy, anger, tragedy, or frustration on our part…or from others actions.
The thing to know and to remember above all else is; regardless of the circumstances, no matter what has cast the ‘dark shadow’, there must first be light for a shadow to exist.
Jesus is that ‘Light’.
Even though something seems to overwhelm us and we can’t see that light, it doesn’t mean that the ‘consuming’ fire of Jesus Christ has gone out. David describes Him as walking with him, and He is bearing all that is necessary to comfort you… even in the presence of what this world considers ‘evil’.
With that confidence, we can be assured that He (The Light) will burn through the darkness at the right time. So be certain that He is authoring your faith as you wait on Him. And know that this faith is developing in you ‘virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and that all these are producing love’; “For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 1:5-8)
God is at work in your life… even in the dark shadows that feel like death itself. Don’t give up! Don’t ever let go of that faith! His light will shine though, and you will know our God is faithful.
Choose wisely…
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”
(Psalms 23:1-3)
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Written by David Brown: David Brown is a husband, father, and grandfather with a Masters of Religious Studies and a Professor of Philosophy and Comparative Religions. Dave is a member of Pemberton’s First Baptist Church.
The Daily Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 20-24| You can download our 2017 Daily Bible Reading Plan by clicking here
Daily Quote: “To learn strong faith is to endure great trials. I have learned my faith by standing firm amid severe testings.” – George Mueller
This Week’s Verse to Memorize:
“that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious that gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ” 1 Peter 1:7
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