In The Valley

IN THE VALLEY 

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).    Matthew 1:23 (NIV)

WE CELEBRATE GOD ON THE MOUNTAINTOPS, BUT WE LEARN HIS HEART IN THE VALLEYS.  

Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baka, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion.    Psalm 84:5 - 7 (NIV)

Blessed are those whose strength is in you…    Psalm 84:5a (NIV)

What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord, who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.    Psalm 84:5 (NLT)

THE VALLEY IS OFTEN THE ROAD GOD USES TO LEAD US INTO PEACE.   

As they pass through the Valley of Baka, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools.    Psalm 84:6 (NIV)

They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion.   

Psalm 84:7 (NIV)

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.     

Psalm 139:7 - 10 (NIV)