Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4

How assuring is it for a child to know, that if in the middle of the night he has a bad dream, he could run to the arms of his mother or father?  Who is your assurance this morning, in the midst of your struggle, who comforts you? My brothers and sisters in Christ, know in whom you believe; know who is your stronghold in the day of trouble; be strong and of good, courage, being confident, that the Lord your God is with you, and that he will never leave you nor forsake you. Many times, in the midst of our struggles we give up, because our strength fails, our faith is weakened; but, scripture reminds us, that if we faint in the day of adversity our strength is small, so let us pray in these times for God to increase our faith, to remove, fear, doubt and insecurity from within us, and trust that his rod and his staff will comfort us in the midst of turmoil, so that we will persevere and prevail over adversity. All this we ask in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen!