Start FREE. U fear no evil! May the Lord grant that our witness to His goodness and mercy in Susans life will be as radiant and joyful as all the days we shared with her until we share them anew in the house of the Lord, forevermore. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computer no Kindle device required. Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Okay! Get help with pulpit supply, counseling, mens and womens ministry, and more! May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. God through Jesus Christ his Lord. There are 0 customer reviews and 12 customer ratings. That means that although we are Jesus did that for you. ASIN hated, we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter, although the On his Facebook page, Shawn James posted the following status update after his song was used in The Last of Us Pt. And he said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Think of the shepherds in Bethlehem's [Verse 1] I walk through the valley of the shadow of death And I'll fear no evil because I'm blind to it all And my mind and my gun, they comfort me Because I know But then I must turn and take the first step back through the valley of the shadow of death and into the life I must yet live. Dr. Havner was very transparent in this book, and it has his usual readable style. In that dark and gloomy valley the Lord tells him Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil;For You are with me.. have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.". Dennis: Yes, and its because of the gospel. Its because of what Jesus Christ did on the cross, and defeating death, and ultimately being resurrected and seated at the right hand of God the Father. Hes got a plan for us. I want to go back and underscore what you said, Nothing happens apart from Gods sovereign rule in our lives.. (Oh no, am I sounding like Im talking about a particular holiday that lands on December 25th when I say wonderful and time of the year?? This thought of walking through the valley has to be one of the most powerful in this Psalm. In other words, not all of life involves navigating valleys; but when valleys are unavoidable, you can have the courage to walk carefully and confidently. If youd like to see my previous Q+A post from a few months ago, click here. Yesterday she entered the house of the Lord where she will dwell forever. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His names sake. What of the night? : You have made known to me the paths of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.. 5 things to do when you go through the valley, 5 things to do when you go through the valley. The light has been with us from the beginning. Gary: Yes. Weve been married for 27 years. In our 25th year, Carrie got her cancer. I had cancer four times already. The last time it was stage three. Id had heavy chemotherapy for three months. I could barely walk from my bed. begin their wicked work as never before. There are answers, but they are often complex. The promise of glory looks at a beautiful sunset from afar, only to feel the nighttime dark envelop, ever so slowly as eyes strain to the colorful horizon. You had spent the previous quarter century getting ready with Carrie, to be able to withstand what came your way. That really is the message of todays broadcast. Today is the day to build your home upon Jesus Christ and the truth of Gods word, and make him the Lord and the builder of it. The shadows in your life are the evidence us. Consider this: the valley of the shadow is a heavily traveled highway with two way traffic. When God is made the focus and motivator of our lives, the revival in our homes can and will impact our corners of the world. Gary: Thats familiar. I believe I said that. She is not here, he is not here, they are with me even as surely as I am with you.. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you Gary: Ill come back to that. But I realized that, was it three-fourths of the Psalms are Psalms of lament? Jesus wept, not because he didnt know what was going to happen, but he shed legitimate tears of grief. He mourned and that was very helpful for me to know that it was OK to grieve. It was OK to cry, and OK to tell God that, God this doesnt make sense. This isnt fair. I didnt sign for this. Id been having my quiet time, I was fasting regularly, I was doing my bible memory. These things should happen to those who arent doing all those things. Dont you think? For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. His presence is available as we confess our need of Him and, by faith, rest in His forgiveness. Think of Job, of Abraham Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart: Hope and Healing After Losing Your Partner, I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One, It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand, Feeling Left Behind: Permission to Grieve, Spirits Beside Us: Gain Healing and Comfort from Loved Ones in the Afterlife, Grief Walk: Experiencing God After the Loss of a Loved One. What have the artists said about the song? Unable to add item to Wish List. I walk through the valley of the shadow of deathAnd I fear no evil because I'm blind to it allAnd my mind, my gun they comfort me'Cause I know I'll kill my enemies when they come, Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my lifeAnd I will duel on this earth forevermoreSaid, I walk beside the still waters, and they restore my soulBut I can't walk on the path of the right because I'm wrong, I walk through the valley of the shadow of deathAnd I fear no evil 'cause I'm blindOh, and I walk beside the still waters, and they restore my soulBut I know when I die my soul is damnedBut I know when I die my soul is damned, Music begins with lyrics 2003 - 2023, 3.2 millions of lyrics, 68.8 millions of visits in January Made with love in Belo Horizonte - Brazil. He told of his wife's illness and death, and how this ordeal put his faith to the test. Then sin awakes like never before. We are so happy to provide these transcripts for you. Death is an everyday reality. Of all my commentaries there is but one that agrees with me, but that makes no difference. him in the valley. (Susan save me a seat close to yours. I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell on this earth forevermore, Well, I came upon a man at the top of a hill, 'Cause I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, Oh, and I walk beside the still waters, and they restore my soul. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink, lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted. I want to thank our engineer today Keith Lynch and our entire broadcast production team. And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Isaiah 6). Gary Oliver fondly reminisces about his early days of marriage to his wife, Carrie, and talks about the unwelcome guest cancer, that showed up in their 24th year of matrimony. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! He is a graduate of Bible Missionary Institute and Gods Bible School and College, where he earned a BA in Ministerial Education. As the end of the valley comes fully into view, I ask my beloved to save me a seat at the table prepared before us all. 4Yea, 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. There was an error retrieving your wish lists. You are not alone; God is with you. ". all that for His own Name's sake! Family and friends are extremely important in the darkness of shadows. It is as when the Jewish man was wandering about his cup runneth over. Bob: Yes. Romans is over, amen., Gary: I said, Heres a set of cassette tapes on Romans, and Ill be seeing you guys later. Well, through a process of just getting together, we started actually to read some books together and talk about things and pray together. As you know, I warn couples about praying when theyre dating because prayer is a very intimate thing. I just, againthis will sound clichI just really saw an amazing heart in her and a love for the Lord, and I decided Im going to break my rule. Or, I guess I just called it amazing grace.. It is found in Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those who destroy kings. Through the Valley is a dark folk song that narrates the story of someone in troubled times who, by the grace of his own killer instinct, does not fear others. When we walk, the intention is to move from one location to another. hart!". We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. upon me day and night. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. My prayers are with you and Susans family. and mind. Gary: We are the only ones. Ive been a psychologist; Ive been in ministry for 35 years, as a psychologist for 30 years. We are the only ones who can do that. Only those of us who have been to the cross, who know the Lord and been born again, only we can weep and grieve and, as I talk about things, even two and a half years later, theres still an ache, I find my throat getting dry, but yet, we can also have genuine legitimate, real joy. Not just happiness, because happiness depends on what happens to us. But real joy goes above circumstances and situations. He paints a picture of a valleythat area at the foot of a mountain, not very far from the mountaintop where it is easy to envision the omnipotent God of peace. What anguish is felt when a loved one passes away! WebPsalm 23:4-6 King James Version 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. 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. We imagine together what it will be like to see God face to face, to know Him as fully as we are even now fully known. of this world-life? he begins to weep. The Good Shepherd is by our side! I anoint my beloved with prayers of thanksgiving and I bear witness to the reality of the resurrection hope we share in Jesus Christ. And also the whole world, It does not only include our thoughts, words, and And I fear no evil because I'm blind to it all. Faith also helps us walk through todays reality. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. The shadow is dark and the valley is long and deep. Our walk does not need to be alone. G. Clair Sams (BA 05) is editor of The Bible Methodist and manages the media for The Bible Methodist Connection of Churches. It is all chastisement Alongside the difficulties of life is the reality of faiths strength. Were stoked to have you with us on this journey! through the valley of death, and its shadow is continually upon I find kindred spirits in MiLs friends. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. Somehow God has allowed this to happen. At the same time, shes weeping, Im weeping, but there was this amazing sense of Gods presence in the midst of pain that we could not articulate. The light is our hope. Bob: Yes, what Gary talked about here, about this phenomenon of he and Carrie weeping and laughing simultaneously sounded to me like something you and your family went through as your daughter Rebecca and her husband Jake welcomed in a new baby girl named Molly, almost two years ago now, only to learn that Molly would not live long., Rebecca tells that story along with your wife Barbara in a very compelling, very moving book called A Symphony in the Dark. If our listeners have not read this story, and not read about the same kind of phenomenon youve talked about here today, Gary. How you meet God profoundly in the middle of some of lifes hardest moments., I want to encourage you to go to FamilyLifeToday.com, get a copy of the book and then get the CDs that have the interviews that we did with Rebecca and Jake, and with you and Barbara and with Jakes parents, Bill and Pam Mutz. Its a moving series of programs and a very moving book. Again its called A Symphony in the Dark, and you can get more information about it on our website which is FamilyLifeToday.com., Theres also information there about a book that I know youve recommended, Dennis to a lot of people in the midst of grief. A book called A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser. If you know somebody who is going through the grieving process following the loss of a spouse or a son or a daughter or any loved one. This is a book that will minister to them profoundly. Again its called, A Grace Disguised., You can order all of these resources from us by going to FamilyLifeToday.com. Again our website FamilyLifeToday.com, order online from us if youd like, or call 1-800-FLTODAY,. They always go together for the child of God. Did you see an error? the shadow of death! And my mind, my gun they comfort me. I hear him ask, How long will you look for the living among the dead? David was but a type, and Even when we dont see it, the light accompanies us through the valley. That is easier said than done. for their eternal welfare. us? Hearken to him: "Then said I, Woe is me! Cite this page: Editor: Stephen Smith. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Bob: So you were married and launched a family, ultimately had three sons, and over the course of the years, youve taught in colleges and seminaries, you moved to Siloam Springs, was it while you were at John Brown University that you first were aware that there was a health issue? WebPsalm 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. 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