Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. - Ps. 23:4

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Fear often emerges not just from danger but from the sense that we are facing it alone. Psalm 23:4 doesn’t deny the valley—it expects it. The “darkest valley” is real, and it’s frightening. But David boldly declares: “I will fear no evil.” Why? Not because the path is easy, but because the Shepherd is near.

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God’s presence is not theoretical—it is deeply personal. Notice how David shifts from “He” to “You.” In the valley, our relationship becomes real. In suffering, grief, or uncertainty, we most clearly recognize whether we’ve been walking with a concept or with a Shepherd.

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Jesus, our Good Shepherd, entered the valley of death before us. He was forsaken so we would never be. He faced the full weight of evil so we would only walk through its shadow. When you know that He is with you, fear loses its grip.

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Dear Church, whatever your valley may be—sickness, sorrow, or stress—take comfort: You are not alone. The Shepherd stays. And where He walks, no shadow can overcome His light. Let His presence calm your fear. Let His rod and staff steady your steps.