No Fear
Psalm 23:4
2 Peter 3:11-12
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. (NIV)
John 16:33
I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I've conquered the world." (MSG)
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 5 staff, they comfort me. (ESV)
1st We don’t have to be afraid
Psalm 23:4a
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil...
Psalm 23:3
He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. So how did I end up in the valley of the shadow of death?
Matthew 7:13-14
You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it. (NLT) v.13, For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction
Psalm 23:4a
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil...
2nd God is near
Psalm 23:4a+b
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me...
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 staff, they comfort me. (ESV)
The rod: a club to attack predators.
The staff: to direct the sheep.
