Between a Rock and A Hard Place....

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.

Psalm 23:4

       

         
          Am in France skiing.....I have never seen such pointy mountain peaks so close....it is beautiful! Going up a ski lift, I notice why a "valley" is called a valley. It is sandwiched in between two enormous mountains! A little town is tucked away between the valley....and there is basically very little hope if there were ever an avalanche....if you get the picture....as I take in the awesomeness of the mountains created by God, the verse Psalm 23:4 comes to mind. As King David writes that he walks through the valley of the shadow of death, he will fear no evil because God is with him and this brings him comfort.
          I can see why King David uses the phrase valley when he describes the ominous situation he is in...he must have felt death looming over him as he makes reference to the valley. The little town below is shadowed by the breathtaking yet freakishly large mountains. I can't help but think....wow, this is the kind of God we serve....a God who can with His very breath protect you and comfort you even when one is "stuck" between a rock and a hard place like death. I write this to encourage us all that God can deliver us from "stuck" places. He can work miracles and bring life where danger lurks and seems imminent.

Things to Think About:

What is something that makes you feel uncomfortable that God wants to stretch you in and grow you in? Example: giving more money to the needy, overcoming public speaking or shyness in public situations, or serving in church, or taking time to spend with your beloveds? Trying a new hobby with the family? Confronting someone that needs to be confronted in love? This is the very place He wants you to be in....STRETCH....GRRRROWW!

MAY I PRAY? Father, give each one of us the courage to overcome. You promise to be with us even in the shadow of the valley of death.....give us confidence to be the mighty warriors you have called us to be! Thank you for the challenge and for your help and for all the people you send us along the way to encourage us! We love you, Lord! In Jesus name, Amen!