“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 23:4
The Lord IS our Shepherd! This week we remember that our Good Shepherd went through the valley of the shadow of death Himself. Jesus moved ever forward that week toward the Cross on which He would die. Toward the tomb His body would inhabit for a few days. Toward the glorious Resurrection we will celebrate on Sunday!
Nobody understands the valley of the shadow of death better than Jesus! He has experienced both dying and death personally. He certainly knows what’s on the other side of death. Who better to walk with you through seasons of sickness, sorrow, danger, and grief than the Risen Shepherd? If you have trusted your life to Him, then He has promised He will never leave your or forsake you. Jesus is always with you through your journey of life, every step of the way. He comforts, protects, strengthens, and even carries you through the dark valley of the shadow of death. He died and rose so that everyone who believes in Him will eventually come through the other side of that valley, rejoicing in the promised land of eternal life in His presence. #FollowJesus