COMFORT GUIDANCE

Psalm 23: 4

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.

A shadow can only frighten, it can not hurt or harm. The Light of Christ obliterates the shadows and exposes the realities.  The "valley of the shadow of death" is only shadow, it is not reality; JESUS, the Light is the only reality; therefore, "fear no evil" JESUS is with thee. JESUS is in the storm, saying, Peace be still; JESUS is in the midst of the fire saying, "you shall not be burned"; JESUS is in the midst of the flood saying, You will not drown.  Believe JESUS.

The rod and the staff are instruments used by shepherds.  The rod is for protection and discipline; the staff is for guidance and rescue.  With the protection and discipline of JESUS, the Great Shepherd, and with the guidance and redemption by the Blood of JESUS, we are totally secure in His presence.  He will correct us when we are in trouble; He will hold us when we need His comfort.  He is everything we need, when we need Him.

FEAR NOT, LITTLE FLOCK, IT IS THE GOOD PLEASURE OF JESUS TO GIVE YOU THE KINGDOM.