Devotion

Daily Devotion – Wednesday/ August 31, 2022
 
The Valley of the Shadow
 
Psalm 23:4 (ESV) 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.
 
Look at our Savior on our side! Do you realize what today’s scripture is saying to us? Don’t miss this! Even when we get a bad doctor’s report, lose our job, get in trouble with the law, get divorced, have financial strife, bury a loved one, etc. – all of these experiences are just a shadow of what Satan wants to use to destroy our faith in God. They’re only shadows. And we don’t have to fear the shadow tactics of Satan, because we walk in the protective Presence of our Savior. Jesus walks with us, and we listen for His voice and follow Him. He comforts us with His peace, and by our faith – Jesus protects us – and causes the devil to flee and take his shadow with him. Great God Almighty! Even in our sure enough lowest moments – not even the worst can destroy us. The Son of God has won our victory over the shadow of death! God is our strength in the times that we are weak. Even in the valley of the shadow – we remain victorious!