DEVO 03.28.23

DEVO. 03.28.23

“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” (‭‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23‬‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬)

- My heart goes out to these families in Nashville, TN, who are currently going through the darkest valley due to a senseless mass shooting and losing a family member or loved one.

- Let’s be praying that they turn to the Lord for His comfort during this time.

- Psalm 34:18 says, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”

- Even when we feel crushed and broken beyond repair, He can still mend, restore and heal.

- And Psalm 23:3 says, “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.”

- Notice, he says, “When”.

- He doesn’t say “if”

- He says “When”

- We will all go through dark valleys in life.

- Some more difficult than others.

- “The darkest valley” means “The worst circumstances that life can bring you”

- The most important thing to realize is, who is close beside you.

- When the Lord is beside you, He can give you the comfort you need to get through it .

- He can give the kind of comfort that no one else can.

- Matthew 5:4 says, “God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

- ‭‭In the darkest of all dark valley’s, you can find His comfort!

- He won’t abandon you.

- It’s when He is the closest.

- Remember, as we pray for these families, that the same comfort, that the Lord gives them, He can also give you!

- His Grace is strong enough and Big enough to reach every person.

- He wants you to turn to Him

- He wants you to embrace Him.

- He wants to love on you.

- He wants you to discover peace in His presence.

- Today, remember to run to Him, not away from Him!

- He is waiting for you and His arms are wide open!

- Have a great Tuesday!