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Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear
no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me (Psalm
23:4).
In Luke 21:25-26, Jesus said that in the last days, there'll be
perplexity of nations, men's hearts failing them for fear: "And there
shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the
earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men’s
hearts failing them for fear..." (Luke 21:25-26)...
We're living in a day where there's so much fear. There's fear within and
there's fear without; there's fear everywhere. Kids don't play outside like
they used to. Many are no longer bold to take pleasure-walks without looking
over their shoulders, in fear of being stalked by marauders, drive-by shooters,
or becoming victims of a terror attack. Life has changed. Now, as a child of
God, what should your response be, in spite of all these?
First, let's read the inspiring words of David again in our opening
verse: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I
will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me." The next verse is even more inspiring, "Thou preparest a table
before me in the presence of mine enemies..." (Psalm 23:5). He prepares a
table before you in the presence of your enemies, not in their absence. In
other words, you don't have to care about the enemy and what he will, and can
do; the adversary is not a factor! Glory to God!
It doesn't matter whether there's evil everywhere; you dwell in the
secret place of the most High. Therefore, you're untouchable. No wonder He
says, "A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right
hand; but it shall not come nigh thee" (Psalm 91:7). What an assurance of
safety, security, and peace for the one who's in Christ! Refuse to fear. The
Lord is your salvation; that means no matter what happens, no matter the terror
or evil concocted by the enemy, your safety is guaranteed because you're in
Christ. Let this be your mindset.
CONFESSION
Christ is my life, and He's the environment in which I dwell; therefore,
I'm forever safe, secure and protected to live triumphantly always! My life is
the testimony of the grace and wisdom of God, who causes all things to work
together for my good! I have victory in His Name! Halleluiah!
Further Study:
Psalm
91:1-16 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under
the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my
fortress: my God; in him will I trust. 3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the
snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. 4 He shall cover thee
with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy
shield and buckler. 5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for
the arrow that flieth by day; 6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in
darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. 7 A thousand shall
fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come
nigh thee. 8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the
wicked. 9 Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most
High, thy habitation; 10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any
plague come nigh thy dwelling. 11 For he shall give his angels charge over
thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. 12 They shall bear thee up in their hands,
lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. 13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and
adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. 14 Because
he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on
high, because he hath known my name. 15 He shall call upon me, and I will
answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 25:31-46, Exodus 31
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 12:39-50, Genesis 37
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