More Psalm 23: 4

Alec is continually giving us the sign of 4 23. And this morning he gives it again in my email from Pastor Charles Stanley:
Today he says:
In verse 4 of psalm 23, notice what comforts;
The Lord's rod and staff.
Then he writes;
 "It is important to note though, what Psalm 23 does not say. As much as we might want to avoid hard times, this passage doesn't tell us that God will lead us around the "valley of the shadow of death". Rather, he leads us through it. This means that God's plan often requires us to walk through painful circumstances, facing those shadows and dark places in our lives. However, in the midst of the rough journey, we can remain confident by keeping our eyes on the shephard who leads us safely home."
He ends with;
"Have you experienced the Lord's provision, only to fall into subsequent doubt and fear because of loss or hardship? He has not left you, God remains your Good Shephard, leading you through the darkness and into the light, where he is."

I know Alec sends these messages to give us faith and encouragement. And he  is trying to show us that God is still a good and loving God.