Harris Creek Baptist Church

SUMMARY Have you ever been somewhere and realized you were out of place? What about being out of place in a hard or difficult or dangerous situation? As we continue our series, The Shepherd in the Psalm, JP teaches us about the Shepherd’s presence and comfort as we walk with Him. KEY TAKEAWAYS -In moments of trouble and in dark valleys, who you are with really matters. -In times of trouble, God doesn’t always protect us (in a fallen world and on this side of death), but He does always promise to comfort us. -The Shepherd is with us in dark valleys. -Sheep are closest to their predators when they walk through valleys; however, they are even closer to their shepherd. -You are either entering a valley, in a valley, or preparing for a valley. -When you enter a valley it’s the starting line, not the finish. -Sometimes sheep can’t see the Shepherd, but they follow the sheep who are following the Shepherd. -You must keep going when you are in the valley. Put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Don’t iso