There is much in life that brings us discomfort.

The Bible encourages us that we will find real comfort in God.

David acclaimed the Lord as his Shepherd, and said, “Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4)

The shepherd’s rod and staff were used . . .
to guide the sheep,
to rescue the sheep from trouble
and to defend the sheep from threats.

When we trust in the Lord our Shepherd,
we will experience God’s presence and help
and know the genuine comfort of God.

Sunday’s Scripture Readings:
II Corinthians 1:3–7
Psalm 23:1–4

About the Author

Dr. David A. Palmer has been the senior pastor at the United Methodist Church of Kent since 1995. He has a B.A. from Wittenberg University, a Master of Divinity from Duke University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary. A native of Wooster, Ohio, he has served three other churches in east Ohio before coming to Kent. He and his wife, Mavis, have three children.