Matthew Trexler . “Promise of His Presence” . December 11, 2022
Matthew 1:22-23 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means “God with us”).
Psalm 84:5-6 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.
6 As they pass through the Valley of Baka,
they make it a place of springs;
the autumn rains also cover it with pools.
Handle The Valley
- Inevitable
- Unpredictable
- Impartial
- Temporary
- Provides a place of growth
“In the valley we see the depths the heart of God.”
Psalm 84:7 They go from strength to strength,
till each appears before God in Zion.
“Saved by his power, but also sustained by it.”
1.) Find our strength in God.
Psalm 84:5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.
Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
Colossians 1:11 (NCV) God will strengthen you with his own great power so that you will not give up when troubles come, but you will be patient.
Matthew 28:20 And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Psalm 46:7 The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
“When there is no way out there is a way through it.”
2.) Fix your faith in God.
Romans 10:17 (NKJV) So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.
Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
3.) Follow the peace of God.
Psalm 23:4-6 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.