We have all things and abound; not because I have a good store of money in the bank, not because I have skill and with which to win my bread, but because the Lord is my shepherd. – Charles Spurgeon
Even though I walk through the valley of shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.
When death comes, no amount of money or treatment can beat it. We feel powerless, as many of us are today. First, it is a shadow. We walk through the valley of the shadow of death, why is it only a shadow? Because Jesus, our Shepherd, has conquered death, once and for all. Thus, all remaining of death, is a shadow.
The shadow of death does not bring fear to those who follow the shepherd. Notice, we are only walking through it, we are just passing through it. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and staff, they comfort me. The rod and staff were the tools of a shepherd and they brought great comfort to the sheep.
The shepherd wanted to make sure each sheep was accounted for. If one was missing, he would go and find it.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies, you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord, forever.
The words that were true for King David are true for each one of us today as well.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23
Written by Dr Charisse le Roux
