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![]() Grand Teton Mountains (Photo by Howard Blichfeldt) "The God On The Mountain, Is Still God In The Valley" Message Summary: Today some of you may be walking through the valley of the shadow of death. Of course we consider our friend and his family from our opening paragraph and others in the deep clutches of physical affliction. We consider the folks in Louisiana with all the flooding and destruction. And just this morning we read about the destructive earthquake in Italy where people lost their lives. We think of so many being persecuted and those suffering and dying for their faith. The song "God On The Mountain" makes a powerful assertion, For the God on the mountain, is still God in the valley". Indeed He is, no matter the circumstances of our personal life or the world around us! ![]() "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me" (Psalm 23:4). Life is easy, when you're up on the mountain
And you've got peace of mind, like you've never known. But things change, when you're down in the valley. Don't lose faith, for you're never alone. We recently made a very difficult ministry call to a young man in the advanced stages of cancer and under hospice care.* His cancer was discovered earlier this year and in spite of surgery, chemotherapy and other conventional and unconventional medical treatments the cancer has spread. His cancer has severely disfigured his face and includes intense pain. It was in an Amish home on a very hot day and, although they had a window air conditioner, it was not on so the room was very hot and humid. He had a tracheotomy, which kept coming out, causing great distress to the patient, his wife and other caregivers. A group had gathered around him to sing, pray and read Scriptures, seeking to bring hope, encouragement and peace to the cancer patient. But what I will especially remember was the profound sadness, fear and bewilderment of his two very young daughters as they sat helplessly at the end of the couch watching their daddy as he was cared for. I am having trouble shaking that scene as an example of walking through the valley in the shadow of death. We have been praying for God's special grace to be upon this young family at this very hard time. When I considered what these little girls are going through I thought of my own exposure to death, which didn't happen to anyone close to me till my grandparents died. Today we share a song titled, "God On The Mountain" which has ministered to both of us. In fact we have three different versions below. In the Christian life the good times of health, abundance and peace are often likened to being on the mountain, especially a time when we are spiritually strong or revived. Many of us have used the term "mountaintop experience" to describe times like this. On the other hand we speak of being in the valley during a time of testing and trial. We may call such a time a "valley experience". Most of us have known both the mountains and the valleys of life. ![]() ![]() ![]() Today some of you may be walking through the valley of the shadow of death. Of course we consider our friend and his family from our opening paragraphs and others in the deep clutches of physical affliction. We consider the folks in Louisiana with all the flooding and destruction. And just this morning we read about the destructive earthquake in Italy where people lost their lives. We think of so many being persecuted and those suffering and dying for their faith. The song "God On The Mountain" makes a powerful assertion, For the God on the mountain, is still God in the valley". Indeed He is, no matter the circumstances of our personal life or the world around us! For the God on the mountain, is still God in the valley
When things go wrong, He'll make them right And the God of the good times, is still God in the bad times The God of the day, is still God in the night Be encouraged today, Stephen & Brooksyne Weber ![]() * We pray for a special blessing upon hospice workers who devote their life to the end of life care. Lou Guiliano and Mark Pulliam are two long-time friends who serve as Hospice chaplains. ![]() Just before Brooksyne stored her 16 batches of corn in the freezer I took this photo of Incredible Corn. Fresh vegetables and fruit are now at the apex of the summer season. Due to a late frost large quantities of peaches are getting scarce but we hope to get some this week before they're all gone. Today's Suggested Music and Supplemental Resources "God On The Mountain" Video Lynda Randle and Homecoming Singers "God On The Mountain" Video Jason Crabb "God On The Mountain" Video The McKameys This is very country and the lead singer began singing in a group the year of my birth in 1954! She kind of reminds me of a colorful lady named Nina Moore who was in the very first church we served outside of Springfield, MO. I don't recall Sister Moore singing but she had a strong personality and vibrant faith. "In The Valley He Restoreth My Soul" Video Canton Junction "Going Home" Video Canton Junction "You Never Let Go" Video Guy Penrod Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Your perfect love is casting out fear And even when I'm caught in the middle of the storms of this life I won't turn back, I know You are near And I will fear no evil For my God is with me And if my God is with me Whom then shall I fear? Whom then shall I fear? To receive the "Daily Encouragement" each Monday-Friday through email see this page to subscribe to our email list. You can also subscribe to the Wordpress rss feed or through a Wordpress email subscription. (See the email subscription on the right side after opening this page.) ![]() ![]() Permissions: Please feel free to pass on, reproduce and distribute any material on Daily Encouragement Net, in part or in whole, in any format, provided that you do not alter the wording in any way or charge a fee beyond the cost of reproduction. It is our desire to spread this material, not protect or restrict it. I do request that you keep the contact, copyright and subscription information intact. Scripture references are from The Holy Bible: New International Version. © 1984 by International Bible Society; NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, Copyright © 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. and the King James Version. Personal Mission Statement: "I am created by God to bring Him glory. Through God's Son Jesus Christ I have been redeemed and make it my life's goal to please the Lord. My mission in life is to honor God through my faith and obedience and prepare myself and all whom I may influence for eternity." © Copyright 2016 Stephen C. Weber - All Rights Reserved Daily Encouragement Net - 495 Kraybill Church Road - Mount Joy, PA 17552 USA |