Shadowy Places

People, like sheep, sometimes must travel dangerous terrain, rocky high places and low, dark valleys—places of vulnerability. Everyone experiences difficult times, and God’s children are no exception. The difference is how believers walk through shadowy places. We, the sheep of God’s pasture, can confidently walk as we trust Jesus, our Shepherd to guide and protect us. Our footing can be sure; we can face and go through life’s dark places without fear. David said he could walk through the valley of the shadow of death without fear because God was with him (Ps 23:4); so can we.

A shadow is a darkness cast upon a place when someone or something is raised between it and the light. A light source must be present for a shadow to exist. This world’s evils and sin rise, casting scary shadows, causing fear, grief, and turmoil. But Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12). Like David, we can walk safely and victoriously through life’s sinister valleys knowing Jesus is the Source of light.