10/11/2023
23rd Psalm
Discipleship Class
Lesson 7
"I will fear no evil, for you are with me,
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me."
Up until this point after we have confessed Jesus as our Lord (the Lord is my Shepherd) and surrendered to Him (I shall not want), Jesus has made us sit in peace by the still waters, fed us His word which is the green pastures. And He restored our minds by cleansing us with His word. Then He shows us that to be born again, we had to die - "the valley of the shadow of death". We must understand that to be resurrected with Jesus, we must die with Jesus. How do you die with Jesus? Focus on His word. His word will subdue your flesh and carnal mind.
Our focus is in His Word, and not filthy social media, movies, and sin. When you die, you no longer desire those things. If you do, ask the Lord to deliver you from that demon who is tempting you in your mind - because those are NOT your thoughts.
Jesus is Lord over everything and everyone. His authority cannot be challenged. Demons and evil spirits fear him so much that just the mention of His name torments them. They fear His rod and His staff. They fear His presence and His word. They tremble and run without Jesus even saying anything to them - they are so afraid.
This is why you should fear no evil. But evil fears you. You can't see Jesus next to you, but He is there. And you are in heaven with Jesus just like He is on earth with you.
Now stop being scared and fearful. Don't ever run away from anything, but be bold and declare Jesus is with you. Just saying the name of Jesus is enough to end any tormenting thought.
