There are times when we find ourselves in a dark valley.

There is much in this world that can cause us to fear.

But the Scripture says, Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me. (Psalm 23:4)

The answer to fear is to trust in God, and to know that God is with us.

God will lead us through the valley.

As we trust in Christ, we know that God will lead us even through death.

We need not fear as we journey with the Lord, our Shepherd.

Sunday’s Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 41:10
I John 4:16–18
Psalm 27:1–6

About the Author

Dr. David A. Palmer has been the senior pastor at the United Methodist Church of Kent since 1995. He has a B.A. from Wittenberg University, a Master of Divinity from Duke University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary. A native of Wooster, Ohio, he has served three other churches in east Ohio before coming to Kent. He and his wife, Mavis, have three children.