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The Good Shepherd
Part 2: Through the Darkest Valley
Psalm 23:1 (NIV) – The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.



John 10:14 (NLT) – “I am the good shepherd…



Psalm 23:4 (NLT) – Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.




Psalm 23:4a (NLT) – Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid…




Psalm 23:4 (NLT) – Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me…


Habakkuk 3:17-18

Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.



Katherine’s Version:

Though I cannot walk,
And I am confined to a wheelchair;
Though half my face is paralyzed,
And I cannot even smile;
Though I am extremely impaired,
And I cannot take care of my baby;
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I Will be joyful in God my Savior!



Psalm 23:4 (NLT) – Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.


1. The Shepherd’s Rod



The Rod Provided:


A. Protection




B. Correction




Matthew 4:3b-4 (NIV) – “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”




2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT) – All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It CORRECTS US when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.


2. The Shepherd’s Staff



The Staff Provided:


A. Connection




B. Direction


John 16:8 (AMP) – And He, when He comes, will convict the world about [the guilt of] sin [and the need for a Savior], and about righteousness, and about judgment:


John 16:13a (NLT) – When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth.