A positive sign of spiritual growth is evidenced when we stay close to the Lord in good times and in bad. Most of us, prior to becoming Christians, never included God in our accomplishments and victories – He never even came to our minds. But when we hit rock bottom and were in trouble, we were begging for God to help us. Then, when God fixed our problem, we never even bothered to thank Him; rather, we just went right back up on the mountain and enjoyed life without Him. Over the years we grow in our faith to love sharing our lives with the Lord on the mountaintop and in the valley. And, we love the fact that He is always with us and never deserts us. I love Psalm 23 – especially verse 4. God does not promise us a never-ending mountaintop experience throughout life; however, He does promise to always be with us and comfort us in tough times . Read Psalm 23 and listen to Hills and Valleys by Tauren Wells. I pray you stay close to God whether you are on the mountaintop or in the valley today.
P.S. Imagine if you took a few minutes each day to forward these morning scripture/song devotionals to co-workers, family, friends, etc.? How hard is that? Maybe they will help a loved one come closer to Jesus. Maybe when this crazy virus goes away they will come to visit Walnut Hill Church of Christ and one day go to heaven.
Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
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.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
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.