June 7, 2020

Faith in God’s Word

Angela Peabody (Virginia, USA)

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Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. - Psalm 23:4 (KJV)

In April of 1980 my family was caught in a deadly military overthrow of the government. As we took cover from the rapid fire of machine guns on our Liberian home, we recited Psalm 23 repeatedly. I recall reciting today’s verse countless times as the gunfire drowned out our voices....

Today's Prayer

Dear Father in heaven, teach us to stay close to you and to strengthen our faith in your presence. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Psalm 23:1-6

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Throughout my Walk I experienced the presence of the Risen One in the devotional spaces as well as in times of teaching, meditation, and prayer. The communion with brothers, experienced in the daily sharing at the table and in the Word, generated deep bonds of brotherhood.” Learn more about Emmaus Ministries International Virtual Gathering.

— Rev. Marcelo Mondini from Argentina, reflecting on his Walk to Emmaus in Bolivia. Marcelo went on to serve on the core team that hosted the first Walk to Emmaus in Argentina in 2019.