THROUGH THE VALLEYS TO HIGHER GROUND

Psalm 23:4a

 

Intro.: We are at the halfway point of the Psalm.

  Up to now, the Psalmist has boasted about His Shepherd. 
   Now, he speaks directly and intimately to His Shepherd. 

  It is time to head to the “high country”! 
 

I. The Valley Leads You to Higher Ground .

• We desire “to live above the lowlands of life.”

• Quote from Philip Keller
 
 

• We “walk through the valley” – we do not stop there!

 
 
 

II. The Valley Provides You Refreshment and Nourishment .

• By God’s Grace .

 
 

• By God’s Spirit .

 
 

• By God’s Word .

 
 
 

III. The Valley Strengthens Your Faith .

• We Fear the valleys of life.

 
 

• We Seek God in dark and difficult days.

 
 

• We Discover God’s loving care and become Confident in Him.

 
 
 

Concl.: