In this life we will go through valleys. Trouble will come; it’s not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’. I remember being a child with no conception of future trouble. I realised that I was blessed in having parents who shielded me. I now know that trouble and joys are both parts of life. We realise that troubles will not last, nor will joys.
But we do know how to face the bad times, because we are yoked to God, He will carry the heavy load. We are told so many times in the Bible, ‘Do not be afraid’, ‘Do not fear.’ How can we be afraid with God at our side? God is the Creator and Sustainer of the whole world, He can lead us through our small troubles. He doesn’t leave us in the valley, He shows us the way through. God is on our side, He is fighting for us.
Millions have proved the words of Psalm 23 to be true.’ Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will not fear, for You are with me.’ Note the words ‘walk through’. We don’t stay there, we walk through the valleys, there is a way out. Let us walk through our troubles with God by our side, carrying the heavy end of the load. A valley is not a cul-de-sac.