Psalm 23:4

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

I know this is an NFL Fantasy league, but I love following the Baylor Bears. Last night, they beat West Virginia 17-14, a game they were picked to win by 17! It was way closer than it should have been and everyone, including me, was surprised at how badly Baylor was playing. When asked about his team’s struggles during an in-game interview, Baylor Coach Matt Rhule replied that everyone thinks you’re playing badly when your offense is struggling, but he was proud that the Bear’s defense was dominating! In the middle of the team’s struggles, Matt saw the power of his defense.

What will we do when we get begin to struggle in the valley of the shadow of death? I guess it’s all a matter of perspective. It would be really easy for us to focus the harsh realities of death’s valley and get caught up with all that is wrong in the world and our lives; or, we can be reminded that Jesus has already won the victory over evil and is there with us, comforting us with his rod and his staff. Thanks be to our Lord Jesus Christ that He has already given us the defense we need for victory - even in death’s valley.