Words To Live By - Psalm 23:4

“Welcome to Words To Live By. Life isn’t always easy, and we all face trials that test our faith. But in God’s Word, we find promises that steady our hearts and truths that guide our steps.”

In today’s episode, I want us to consider Psalm 23:4

"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." (NASB95)

There’s a reason Psalm 23 is the most beloved passage in Scripture. It speaks to the soul when life is at its darkest. And verse 4 takes us right to the heart of that comfort: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me.”

Notice what David doesn’t say. He doesn’t say, “If I walk through the valley.” He says, “Even though I walk.” Valleys are not detours in the Christian life—they are part of it. Every believer will walk through seasons where the shadows fall heavy.