AN INVITATION TO PEACE

Psalm 23:4 (NIV): 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

DARK VALLEY = FEAR WITHOUT JESUS

DARK VALLEY = NO FEAR WITH JESUS

Psalm 23
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

1) YOUR ROD AND YOUR STAFF, THEY COMFORT ME.

PSALM 23:4
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

A STAFF LEADS IN COMFORT

A STAFF DEFENDS IN COMFORT

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Zechariah 11:7–11 (NIV):

7 So I shepherded the flock marked for slaughter, particularly the oppressed of the flock. Then I took two staffs and called one Favor and the other Union, and I shepherded the flock. 8 In one month I got rid of the three shepherds. The flock detested me, and I grew weary of them 9 and said, “I will not be your shepherd. Let the dying die, and the perishing perish. Let those who are left eat one another’s flesh.”

10 Then I took my staff called Favor and broke it, revoking the covenant I had made with all the nations. 11 It was revoked on that day, and so the oppressed of the flock who were watching me knew it was the word of the Lord.

Psalm 3:6–8 (NIV):
6 I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side. 7 Arise, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. 8 From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.

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APPLICATION: Is there something or someone right now that you are using for ‘comfort’ versus looking to Jesus for comfort, leadership and defense?

2) HE REFRESHES MY SOUL

Psalm 23
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

APPLICATION
WHAT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT SAYING TO ME?
WHERE HAVE I ALLOWED COMFORT ACTIVITIES TO REPLACE THE PEACE OF GOD IN MY LIFE?
WHAT ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD I BE MAKING THIS WEEK IN THIS AREA
DANIEL FAST | Monday, January 10th - January 30th