Psalm 23:4
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
I recently discovered when you wake up and this is the first thing that pops into your mind…well…hang on! You are in for an adventurous day!
Bill collector called because a payment that I made didn’t process correctly. I got into a fight with my husband out of nowhere. My kids were fighting over which last nerve they got to hit. Oh, yeah and I almost got flattened twice. Once by a semi and the other a huge truck. Let me tell you they felt intentional.
Yep, I woke up and that put me on a wanted poster from Hell, literally! Don’t get me wrong; I am glad Satan thinks I am such a threat right now, but wow! My whole day when he would peek his evil little head up, I heard this verse in my head. I realized my shadows of death can take many forms. It isn’t just a physical death. Satan is happiest with a spiritual death.
So, what is your shadow of death today? What does your wanted poster from Hell say? Don’t worry! You don’t have to fear the shadow of death because God is there to go with you. Remember, when it looks totally dark this verse has a promise in it. You are walking THROUGH the valley of the shadow of death. You are not staying. You and God are just passing through. He has even packed along some comfort for your journey. Enjoy your time together! It will pass the time so much faster.