Yesterday, we looked at the first part of Psalm 23:4, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” This verse deserves a little extra of our time.
The reason for David’s lack of fear is simple yet powerful. He says to the Lord, “For you are with me.” It’s worth noting in this verse, David stops speaking about the Lord and begins speaking to the Lord. But also, what a blessing it is to be able to say that the Lord is with us. In fact, this goal is the story of the Bible. In Eden, God walked with Man. In the Tabernacle and Temple, God’s presence filled the Most Holy Place. Jesus is called Immanuel, which means “God with us.” And Revelation 21 depicts a scene in the New Creation when God will be with His people. Remember today—the greatest thing you can achieve is to be with the Lord.