Through the Deepest Valley He Will Lead (Psalm 23:4)

  1. The Darkness of the Valley (v.4a) — three truths for dark valleys
    1. God is sovereign over all, including evil and suffering (Eph. 1:11)
    2. God does not author evil (1 Jn. 1:5; Ps. 5:4)
    3. God is with us when we face evil and suffering (Ps. 23:4)
  2. The Presence of the Shepherd (v.4b) — four responses in dark valleys
    1. Weep, knowing that suffering is real (Ps. 13; 88)
    2. Pray, knowing God wants you to come to Him (Phil. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:7)
    3. Trust in God, who is unbelievably sovereign and loving (Ps. 56:3; Eph. 3:19)
    4. Hope in God and the eternal weight of glory (2 Cor. 4:16-17; Rom. 8:18)