Truly, God’s faithful servants can feel as did David, a king of ancient Israel, who said: “Even though I walk in the valley of deep shadow, I fear nothing bad, for you are with me; your rod and your staff are the things that comfort me. ” ​ — Psalm 23: 4.
Ustavad jumalateenijad võivad tunda end nagu muistse Iisraeli kuningas Taavet, kes ütles: „Ka kui ma kõnniksin surmavarju orus, ei karda ma kurja, sest sina oled minuga; su kepp ja su sau, need trööstivad mind! ”.