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"Yea, though I walk

through the valley..."

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Reassurance of His presence

'I' and 'thou' enter the conversation

Intimate discourse of deep affection

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Annual cycle of a sheep

Winter and spring sheep are with the shepherd at

the home ranch v. 1- 3

Summer and Autumn goes to an 'Higher Ground'and return 'home' as the winter starts again v.4-6

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Move to 'Higher Ground' with

Shepherd During summer Shepherd desires to take the

sheep to a higher ground away from home ranch

Upon the green meadows of mountain top sheep

enjoy the intimate companionship of the shepherd

As Autumn sets in they move back and reaches

home by winter

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Mahabaleshwar table mount

TABLE MOUNT

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Mahabaleshwar table mount

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mount

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But before mountain

top.......a valley

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Valley of the shadow of death...

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1.To enjoy the intimate fellowship and care of the

shepherd we need to pass through the valley

2.We get refreshed from the pure streams while

passing through the valleys

3. Richest feed is available in the valley.

4. To humble us for spiritual maturity

Why we need to pass

through the valley

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1.To enjoy the intimate fellowship Sheep has a great desire to go to the 'mountain top'

to enjoy the intimate fellowship of the shepherd.

But it has to pass through the valleys

Journey is extremely difficult

Storms, flood,rock slides, avalanches,poisonous

plants,predators,hail,snow,steep cleft etc

But our shepherd is with us. Isa. 43:2,1Cor.10:13;

Heb.4:14-15

" I will not fear evil, for though art with me....."

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2.It is in the valleys our

souls are refreshed Here one finds refreshing waters all along theway

Rivers,streams,springs and quit pool etc.

Thirsty flock get satisfied here

It is from here shepherd collects smooth stonesto kill wild beasts 1sam.17:40

These experiences helps us to comfort others.

2Cor.1:3-4. 2Cor.12:9

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3.Richest feed is available in the

valleys Richest and best forage are found in the valleys

Essential for feeding mother( Ewe) and Lamb

Here Ewe teaches lamb the way to the mountain

top.

It is a dangerous way. Det.8:2-6; 107:7;119:71, 67

Still shepherd knows it is the best way to take

his sheep to 'table mount'

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. o um e us or sp r uamaturity

Higher you go stronger the wind

Sudden winds even can blow the sheep into the

valleys

Shepherd should know the direction of the winds

as he takes them to the top

Sheep will become strong and sturdy as it passesthrough the valley

I will fear no evil because..... Det.11:12

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Paul's spiritual Maturity

AD 57 Paul said 'least among the Apostle' 1Cor.15:9

A D 60. He said 'least among the saints' Ep.3:8

A D 65. He said ' chief among the sinners 1 Tim1:15

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It's in the valleys I grow Sometimes life seems hard tobear. Full of sorrow,

trouble and woe.

It's then I have to remember.

That it's in the valleys I grow.

If always stayed on the

mountain top. And

never experienced pain.

I would never appreciate God's

love. And would be

living in vain

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I have so much to learn,And my growth is very slow,

Sometimes I need the mountaintops,

But it's in the valleys I grow

I do not always understand,

Why things happen as they do.

But I am very sure of one thing.My Lord will see me through.

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My little valleys are nothing.

When I picture Christ on the cross.

He went through the valley of death.

His victory was Satan's loss

Forgive me Lord,for complaining.

When I am feeling so low.

Just give me gentle reminder.

That it's in the valleys I grow

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Continue to strengthen me, Lord.

And use my life each day.

To share your love with others.

And help them find their way.

Thank you for valleys, Lord.

For this one thing I know.

The mountaintops are glorious.

But it's in the valleys I grow