Genesis 30:1-43; Job 40:1-41:34; Matthew 16:13-17:13
For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind. Psalm 107:25
Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. Psalm 107:28
Here we see, that at times, the Lord brings different experiences into a believer’s life. Why the valleys? So we can appreciate firstly the necessity of prayer, and secondly that there is a God that answers prayer. Sometimes I am concerned that some believers seem to have everything so easy. Are you in a valley? Remember it can often confirm that you are one of His and that following your petitions He will answer and deliver you. —Brian Russell
Down in the valley with my Saviour I will go,
Where the storms are sweeping and the dark waters flow;
With His hand to lead me, I will never fear;
Dangers will not fright me, if my Lord is near. —W. O. Cushing