Psalm 23 (Finding God’s Faithfulness)
Lesson 4: God’s Presence
October 2 & 3, 2021
When You Know The Lord’s With You, Fear Can’t Overwhelm You
Psalm 23:4 Yea, 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. New King James Version
Yea, Though I Walk Through The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death
Psalm 34:19 The good man does not escape all troubles—he has them too. But the Lord helps him in each and every one. Living Bible
We walk through valleys because we Have an Enemy, we live on a Broken Earth, we live in a Broken Body, we make Bad Choices, we live with Bad People,
and we live with Imperfect People.
I Will Fear No Evil; For You Are With Me
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Thereforewe will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. New International Version
Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ New American Standard Bible
Your Rod and Your Staff, They Comfort Me
The Rod is used for guarding and protecting and represents power and authority.
Colossians 2:14 God brought you alive—right along with Christ! Think of it! All sins forgiven, the slate wiped clean, that old arrest warrant canceled and nailed to Christ’s cross. 15 He stripped all the spiritual tyrants in the universe of their sham authority at the Cross and marched them naked through the streets. The Message
John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world. New American Standard Bible
The Staff is for guiding and directing and represents care and compassion.
2 Corinthians 1:3 What a wonderful God we have—he is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of every mercy, and the one who so wonderfully comforts and strengthens us in our hardships and trials. Living Bible
1 Peter 5:7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. New Living Translation