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God's presence amidst life's darkest moments
Series:  Puritan Devotional  · 2137 of 2148
2/22/2025 (SAT)
  |  Bible: Psalm 23:4; Psalm 23
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Psalm 23:4, "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."

The imagery in this verse is both vivid and profound, offering Christians a picture of God's presence amidst life's darkest moments. This verse has been a source of comfort to believers throughout the ages, reminding us that God's presence transforms even the darkest valleys of life, into places of safety and peace.

Spurgeon writes: "Death in its substance has been removed, and only the shadow of it remains. Nobody is afraid of a shadow, for a shadow cannot stop a man's pathway even for a moment.
The shadow of a dog cannot bite;
the shadow of a sword cannot kill;
the shadow of death cannot destroy us."
Spurgeon's words compel us to view the "valley of the shadow of death" not as a place of despair, but as a path we tread under the Shepherd's watchful eye and care.

This perspective echoes the words of Puritan Richard Baxter, who said, "Our Savior has sanctified all conditions of life and death to us, so that we may walk with Him through the darkest passage, as cheerfully as in the most prosperous ways." Baxter's insight reinforces the reality that Christ's presence redeems and sanctifies even the deepest trials.

David's declaration, "I will fear no evil, for You are with me," is founded on his view of God's Omnipresence and Omnipotence.

The Puritan Thomas Watson wrote: "Where reason cannot wade, faith must swim." Faith enables us to see that the Shepherd's protection is stronger than any evil that might surround us. When the Good Shepherd is near, fear flees.

The rod and staff symbolize God's protection and
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