Out Of The Shadows

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalms 23:1 ESV

We live with lack when we’re lost looking for contentment anywhere but in Christ.

Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians 4:11-13 NLT

Your stuff is not yours and you are not your stuff. Max Lucado

If you believe satisfaction can be found in something you own or achieve you are traveling down a path of perpetual discontentment.

He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psalms 23:2-3 ESV

Recognizing who deserves the glory releases you from carrying the weight.

Submission to the leadership of the shepherd releases joy only found in living a shepherd lead life.

He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Psalms 23:3b NLT

Uncontrolled, unrepentant disobedience always causes discontentment.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalms 23:4 ESV

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12 NLT

Stepping out of the shadows is as simple as stepping into the Son.

Even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you. Psalms 139:12 ESV

Show the video.