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Psalm 139:1-24 (1, 23-24)
God cannot lie, God cannot die, and God cannot save an unwilling soul. What will we find if we truly allow God to search our hearts? Will we like what we see? In verses 1-7: There are times that we do not let some people become more acquainted with us totally. We are apprehensive they will find something about us that they do not care for. In any case, God has a deep understanding of us, He even knows to the quantity of hairs on our heads (Matthew 10:30), and despite everything God acknowledges and cherishes us. He gives us assurance, love, and direction in every trial that we go through. He knows and adores us totally. God is omnipresent, which means He is all over the place all the time. We can never be lost to His Spirit. Regardless of where we go or what we do, we can never be too far of a distance from God's presence (Romans 8:35-39, Psalm 44:21, Jeremiah 23:24) In verses 13-18: When we start to feel useless or begin to abhor ourselves, we ought to recall that God’s Spirit is prepared and ready to work in us (Psalm 139:17-18). When we know that somebody, we love is thinking of us, it should give us comfort. God does not want us to fall, but if we do, He is there to catch us. And since He thinks of us so much, should we not discover time to consider Him every day? (Psalm 119:73, Job 10:8-10) In verses 19-24: David viewed his adversaries as God’s foes, so his scorn was a craving for God’s honest equity and not for personal retribution. We may resent people who loathe God, yet we should remember that God will manage them, not us. David requested that God search his heart and mind and point out any off-base intentions that may have been behind his harsh words. While we look for justice against evil, we should likewise ask that God’s adversaries will go to Him before He condemns them (Matthew 5:44). David approached God to search him for any wrongdoing in his life and to point it out. He even requested that God test his thoughts. How are we to perceive sin except if God puts in remembrance of our wrongdoing? At the point when God shows us our transgression, we realize that we can repent of our sin and be forgiven. If we will request that God search our hearts and minds to uncover sin in our lives, we will proceed to continue in God’s direction. (Isaiah 11:4, Exodus 20:7, Psalms 26:2) Search me, Know me, Try me, See me, Lead me. Do we ask God to search for sin in our lives and point it out to us? When our sins are shown to us, do we pray for forgiveness?
Church Hymnal, page 141, Cleanse Me Search me, O God, and know my heart today. Try me, O Savior, know my thoughts, I pray. See if there be some wicked way in me. Cleanse me from ev’ry sin and set me free.
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Psalm 126:6
God's ability for reestablishing life is outside our ability to grasp. Woodlands burn to the ground and can develop back. Broken bones recuperate. Indeed, even anguish and grief are anything but a long-lasting condition. Our tears can be seeds that will develop into a harvest of joy and happiness since God has the ability to deliver good things once again from misfortune. When we are troubled somewhere near distress, we should realize that our seasons of pain will end and that we will again discover joy and delight. We should be patient as we pause and wait upon God. God's most noteworthy harvest of eternal joy is coming.
In Luke 8:4-8, Jesus tells the parable of the four soils. Faithful Christians sow the seed of the Word of God, which comes from the grain silos of the Scriptures, the Holy Bible. The faithful Christian carries those seeds forth, wherever he or she may go, scattering the seed and planting the seed. It is not an easy job to perform. Tears are seeds that can grow into God’s harvest. There are often times of great sorrow in the Lord’s work, hence the “sowing in tears”. We should all be weeping for the lost souls that plague this earth. Have we truly been about God the Father’s business planting the seed? If the seed is not planted, it cannot bring forth fruit. It is precious seed because it was bought with a price, the Son of God, Jesus Christ, laid down his life so that mankind might have eternal life.
Sowing the seeds of love can bring about tears of sorrow for the Christian, either on account of their own deficiency, through the fear of defeat or the dread of progress. Those tears could be because of the hardness of the ground and the hardness of men's souls they have to deal with. The Christian “farmer” may have feelings of being inadequate, but the Lord is always with us (Matthew 28:20) and he will never leave us (Hebrews 13:5). Is the seed still in the barn or have we taken it out for planting?
Have we been faithful to till the ground, stir up the soil, and prepare the ground for planting? Are we using our tools wisely and carefully, i.e., our testimony, how people see our Christian walk? do we plant the see and lay the foundation?
Do we nurture, feed, water, and take care of what and where the seed was planted, or do we deprive the soil of what it needs?
Do we gather the harvest or cut it down before it has had time to grow? Have we waited too long and now it has dried up and died?
There are plenty of people waiting to hear the Word. Do not make excuses, look around, we will find someone eager to listen to the Word of God. God will use us in one way or another or maybe in many aspects. We are to be prepared to work; we could be the one to lead someone to Christ. Do our part, till the soil, plant the seed, water it (nurture), then help gather them in. Never give up, Christ did not give up on us. The soil must be plowed, the seed must be planted, the sprouts must be pruned, before the sweets can be picked. Psalm 71:1-7
From childhood to old age, God is always there to support us. God’s work in our lives ought to be a living testimony, so we should as such. The psalmist was old, and he considered his life to be as a declaration of all that God had accomplished for him (Psalm 71:9 & 18). Recalling God’s lifetime of blessings will assist us with seeing the consistency of His effortlessness consistently, to confide in Him for the future, and to impart to others the advantages of following Him.
Moses declared that God was our refuge and our security. But often we put our trust in other things, job, money, dreams, and aspirations. But God is our only true refuge. Storms may come and go, but God is always there to provide shelter.
David said that God was like (1) a rock that cannot be penetrated, (2) a fortress where the enemy cannot go, (3) a buckler (shield) that is between us and that which can cause harm us, (4) a horn of salvation, which is the power and might of God, and (5) a high tower which puts us above our enemies.
We should call upon God to deliver us. He is righteous and He is loving. David did. We say that we have confidence in God yet do we truly confide in Him? We ought to submit our families, our belongings, and our occupations to God. But above all and primarily, we ought to submit ourselves totally to Him.
God’s caring concern does not start on the day we are born and close on the day we die. It goes back to those days prior to our birth and goes on ahead along the ceaseless way of time everlasting. Our solitary sure assistance comes from God; His compassion for us goes past our natural presence. Now look at this:
Fear is a shadow that wraps us and eventually detains us inside ourselves. Every one of us has been a captive of fear at some time; fear of dismissal (rejection), fear of misconception (misunderstanding), fear of vulnerability (uncertainty), fear of infection (sickness), or even fear of dying. Yet, we can overcome fear by utilizing the splendid freeing light of the Lord who brings salvation. If we want to dissipate the gloom of fear, let us recall with the psalmist that Psalm 46:1-11
God is always there to assist, offering safety, peace, and refuge. God's power is unending, and He will triumph in the end. Those who love Him will always be saved by Him. In verses 1-3: The dread of mountains and urban communities out of nowhere disintegrating into the ocean because of an atomic impact frequents numerous individuals today. Yet, the psalmist says that regardless of whether the world ceases, we need not dread. Notwithstanding utter annihilation, he communicated calm trust in God’s capacity to save him. It appears to be difficult to think about the apocalypse unafraid, however the Bible is clear, God is our shelter even with complete annihilation. He is not just an impermanent retreat; He is our endless sanctuary and can give strength in any situation.
In verses 4-5: Numerous large cities have rivers moving through or near them, supporting the lives of the inhabitants by making agribusiness conceivable and working with exchange with other cities. Jerusalem had no waterway, yet it had God who, like a river, brought life to the land. However, as long as God resided with people, the city was invulnerable. Yet when they deserted him, God ceased to protect them, and Jerusalem was conquered by the Babylonian army.
In verses 6-11: War and annihilation are inescapable, yet so is God’s last triumph. Around then, all will be still before Almighty God. How appropriate is it for us to be still currently, respectfully, and reverently honoring God and his majesty and power? We should take the time every day to be still and worship and give thanks unto God.
When trouble comes, we should avoid faulty ways of dealing with the trouble:
When trouble comes, we should face trouble with faith:
When trouble comes, we should develop a plan for enduring the pain of trouble:
Psalm 1:1-6
What is having good roots? Is it being well grounded? Is it to have a firm foundation? Is it how they were raised as children? Some people talk about having good roots but their actions counter to what they say. God does not pass judgment on individuals based on race, sex, or national origin. His judgment of them is based on their trust in Him, their obedience, and their reaction to His will. The individuals who tenaciously work or attempt to comply with God’s will resemble vigorous, fruit bearing trees with solid roots (Jeremiah 17:5-8). God vows to look out for these individuals, and His wisdom controls their lives. The individuals who do not comply with God have futile lives that are like dust in the wind. Whichever path we choose determines our destiny. In verses 1-3: Get SEPARATED – walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly: The psalmist started his hymn praising the delights of being a faithful individual - one who obeys God and will not tune in to the individuals who dishonor or disparage Him. Our companions, friends, and family can impact us. If we demand fellowships with the individuals who laugh at what God considers significant, we sin by becoming unresponsive to God's will. Do your companions help develop your trust in God or do they tear it down? The impact of genuine companions should attract you closer to God. The psalmist says we ought to maintain a strategic distance from the association of mocking sinners if we want to obtain God’s joy. We ought to likewise look for a comprehension of God through His Word. The impact of scoffers separates us from the brilliance of God's joyful company, as a foreboding cloud separates us from the joy of viewing the morning sun.
There are two ways of life before us - God's method for dutifulness, or the method for resistance and death. Are we in the world but not in the world? Do non-Christian friends/family influence us more? If the world influences us, we become separated from God; it robs us of the peace and fellowship with God. Do we prefer dark clouds or SON-shine?
Get SATURATED – and in his law doth he meditate day and night: We can figure out how to follow God by meditating on His Word. Meditating implies investing energy perusing and contemplating what we read. It implies asking ourselves how we should change so we live as God wants. Knowing and contemplating God's Word are the initial moves toward applying it to our daily lives. If we want to follow God even more intently, we should recognize what He says. This “law of the Lord” incorporates all Scripture: the initial five books of Moses, the prophets, and the other compositions. The more we are aware of the entire extent of God’s Word, the more assets we will have for our day-by-day choices. The more we permit dark impacts of the individuals who mock God to eclipse us, the more we separate ourselves from our wellspring of sustenance, God the Father. We should remember that dry ground soaks in water and spiritual nourishment/water comes from God’s Word.
Get SITUATED – and he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water: We should have contact with unbelievers if we are to witness to them, yet we should not be affected to join or emulate their conduct. If we want to despair, invest our time with sneering unbelievers; yet if we want joy, warm up to the individuals who love God and His Word. When we get planted in God’s Word, the deeper roots we will have, and we will become a stronger tree. The more we stay in God's Word, the more fruitful we will become.
Look at the last part of verse three, whatsoever he doeth shall prosper: That does not mean that we will never face defeat or have adversity. It is not a guarantee that we will always have good health, riches, or contentment. To have prosperity, we must apply God’s wisdom to ourselves and in turn, we will be fruitful and meet God’s approval. This does not mean that what we do in our own power is prosperous, but that God's Word will prosper. The result of the action taken will prosper but it may not happen immediately. As a tree absorbs water and bears good fruit, we are additionally to absorb God's Word, which produces activities and perspectives that respect God. To accomplish anything beneficial we should have God's Word in our souls. We are the instrument of the Lord, to do His bidding.
In verses 4-6: Chaff is the external shell (or husk) that must be evacuated to get at the significant bits of grain inside. Chaff was evacuated by a procedure called threshing (sifting) and winnowing (to blow a current of air). After the plants were cut, they were squashed, and afterward the pieces were tossed into the air. Chaff is light and is diverted by the smallest breeze, while the good grain falls back to the earth. Chaff is an image of an unfaithful life that floats along without heading, without direction, aimless. Good grain is an image of a dedicated life that can be utilized by God. In contrast to grain, we can pick the course we take.
Although worldly individuals may get or seem to get the higher ground on occasion (everything seems to go their way), God’s Word guarantees us that a day is coming when their transgressions and sins will be punished.
In the meantime, God looks out for the plans and motivations behind the faithful.
Final thought: We are to Separate ourselves from the world. We are to Saturate ourselves in the Word. We are to Situate ourselves in God's ways. Psalm 46:1-11
This is another case of what Christians are supposed to do when they face a problem and what some might do. How Christians handle deal with a trouble can either positively or negatively affect others. Trust and thanksgiving are the primary topics in Psalm 46. It starts with solid commendation for the strength of God and his accessibility. It proceeds with the affirmation that the country of Israel need not dread, regardless of whatever happens. Despite of how anybody may seethe, or endeavor, the psalm pronounces that God will one day judge humankind and put a final end to war. The psalm closes as it started by trusting in the Lord of hosts, since he is with them as their safe, invincible Protector. Psalm 46:1-7 presents the subject of confidence and trust in God. He is Israel's defender, and he is available at whatever point the individuals of Israel need Him. The Israelites can trust and confide in him paying little mind to whatever occurs. Neither regular catastrophes nor the danger of other countries can shake God's people, since they have a bountiful stock of the presence of the Lord of hosts, the God of Jacob. In verses 1-3: The dread of mountains and urban communities out of nowhere disintegrating into the ocean because of an atomic impact frequents numerous individuals today. Yet, the psalmist says that regardless of whether the world ceases, we need not dread. Notwithstanding utter annihilation, he communicated calm trust in God's capacity to save him. It may appear to be difficult to think about the apocalypse unafraid, however the Bible is clear, God is our shelter even with complete annihilation. He is not just an impermanent retreat; he is our endless sanctuary and can give strength in any situation.
The expression "a very present help in trouble" profits a more profound review. The idea of God being "very present" could likewise be expressed as "our God is in all things" (Deuteronomy 4:7). Previous encounters, including history, show that God is deserving of our trust (Hebrews 12:1). Christians today might feel caught in difficult spots. Like the Jews that were assaulted by the Assyrians, the best game-plan is to confide in the Lord to deal with the circumstance. He has done it previously, and he can do it again whenever the need arises. In verses 4-5: Numerous large cities have rivers moving through or near them, supporting the lives of the inhabitants by making agribusiness conceivable and working with exchange with other cities. Jerusalem had no waterway, yet it had God who, like a river, brought life to the land. However, as long as God resided with people, the city was invulnerable. Yet when they deserted him, God ceased to protect them, and Jerusalem was conquered by the Babylonian army.
Empowering proclamations in the Psalms are inclined to being taken outside any connection to the subject at hand. Verse five is a typical illustration of this. The expression "God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved" is consistently applied to support ladies in troublesome conditions. But the “her” referenced here is the city of Jerusalem, not a woman (Psalm 46:4). It is suitable to be energized while perusing this refrain, realizing that God's solidarity secures the individuals who honor Him (Exodus 20:6). However, it is not a reference to women or any specific woman. Instead, this assertion is essential for Israel's acclaim for God's liberation (Psalm 46:1-3). In verses 6-11: War and annihilation are inescapable, yet so is God's last triumph. Around then, all will be still before Almighty God. How appropriate is it for us to be still currently, respectfully, and reverently honoring God and his majesty and power? We should take the time every day to be still and worship and give thanks unto God.
Christians need to avoid faulty ways of dealing with trouble. Do not hold God responsible. Do not resort to resentment. Do not surrender to self-pity. Do not escape through some type of anesthesia (drugs, alcohol, etc.).
Christians should face trouble with faith. Trust in the goodness and in the power of God. Discover and depend on God’s promises. Accept God’s forgiveness and forgive others. And always search for the good in life.
Christians should develop a plan for enduring the pain of trouble by searching through God’s Word, listening for God’s voice, giving praise to God and be thankful of the blessings that we have, recognize God’s angels that are around us, grow our faith and trust in God, and let a Christian friend be a friend. God is always there to assist us, offering safety, peace, and refuge. God’s power is unending, and the victory has already been won. Those who love Him will be rescued by Him. Psalm 119:9-16, (11)
We are suffocating in an ocean of pollution. Wherever we look we discover the compulsion to have sullied existences. There are temptations all around us that can lead us astray. The world can put a stain on our Christian hearts and our lives. The Bible is one subject that, in my opinion, that every individual ought to acquire knowledge of. Except for the Bible, the public education system teaches everything else to children. Teaching the Bible in public schools is against the law, but we must reach every student with the Bible. The psalmist posed an inquiry that worries us about everything: how would we keep clean in a disgusting unsanitary climate? We cannot do this all alone; however, we should have guidance and strength more powerful than the enticing impacts around us. We need something stronger than what encamps around us. Where would we be able to locate this strength and astuteness? By reading God's Word, by applying it to our hearts and lives, and by doing what it says. Putting away God's Word in our hearts and souls is a hindrance to sin. It can help keep sin at bay. This by itself ought to motivate us to learn and retain Scripture. In any case, retaining Scripture alone will not keep us from transgression; we should likewise give God’s Word something to do in our lives, making it an essential manual for all that we do. Numerous individuals hold the belief that verse eleven only suggests that the Bible should be memorized. Although some of the meanest brats I’ve seen in Sunday school were able to stand up and quote one hundred verses of Scripture. When the psalmist composed, “Thy word have I hid in mine heart,” I think he implied “I submit to it, and I will obey it.” I think memorizing God’s Word is a wonderful thing. I agree with the various programs that help us in memorizing Scripture. But what is truly significant for us to do is for our submission and obedience to God’s Word. It is something magnificent to have the ability to stand up and present Scripture, yet we likewise need to comply with it, and that implies concealing it in our souls. The greater part of us abrades under rules, for we feel that they limit us from doing what we want to do, and this is an annoyance to many. From the start, then it might appear to be weird to hear the psalmist discuss celebrating in God's laws as much as in wealth. However, God’s laws were given to free us to be all that He wants us to be. They confine us from doing those things that will handicap us and hold us back from being our best. God’s rules and guidelines assist us with continuing in His way, following in His steps, and to stay away from the ways that lead to desolation. I want us to take a closer look at verse eleven. Thy - Who Word - What Have I - Possess Hid - Action In mine heart - Where That I - Who Might not - Probability/Possibility Sin - What Against - In opposition to Thee - Who
God had told Joshua that for him to succeed he must abide by and adhere to the directions presented for daily living that were found in God’s Law.
When we meditate, we spend time reading and thinking about what we read. It entails asking ourselves how we can alter our behavior to live in accordance with God’s will. The first steps toward putting God’s Word into practice are knowledge and reflection. We are to remember, respect, and accept what God says if we want to follow Him even more closely.
We ought to incorporate God’s Word into our lives and base our lives on God’s Word; we can only learn how to live for Him and serve Him from it. If we do not study God’s Word consistently and with care, we risk neglecting God and our true calling in life.
The word Present means to introduce, to show, to put forward, or to submit. The word reasonable is having sound judgment, which is based on good sense, and is appropriate. To be transformed (or converted) is to make a thorough or dramatic change in our behavior and our character. Renewing is to reestablish (as in a relationship) or to replace (as in something that is broken, worn out, or to the point of being no longer useable). We are to read God’s Word. We are to store God’s Word in our hearts so that it will deter the sin that we face every day. We are also to put God’s Word into action in our lives every day. God’s Word is a vital guide to everything that we do. Psalm 85:1-7
What is revival? Revival is a restitution or a restoration to spiritual vigor. Revival is a reawakening of spiritual fervor. It is to revitalize the spiritual ardor of oneself, of a group of believers so as to reestablish the ability to win new members to Christ. As Spurgeon said, “Revival is to live again, to receive again a life which has almost expired, to rekindle into a flame the vital spark which was nearly extinguished” (https://archive.spurgeon.org/s_and_t/wir1866.php). What a thought to know that someone who is spiritually alive needs reviving! The flame of life within their soul is dimming, like a candle, whose wax is slowly wanning. There are some Christians who are like this, they are barely alive. They have fallen, down into the mirey pits of sin, like falling into quicksand, slowly descending further into its depths. They have grown cold and indifferent. They have become like the world. Did you know that you can only revive something that once was alive? If it has never been alive, it cannot be revived, it only be brought to life. So, what is it with this passage of Scripture that we are looking at? It is speaking to those who have become lukewarm Christians. They are no longer on fire for the Lord. They have become casual Christians, only showing a spiritual side when it benefits their worldly desires. Verses one through three points toward the mercy of God “Thou Hast.” Verses four through five tells us to remember, “Turn Us” of “Our Salvation.” Verses six is about restoration, “Revive Us Again.” Church Hymnal, page 370, Revive us again. Psalm 85:6; 1 Chronicles 29:11. We praise the Thee, O God! For the Son of Thy love, For Jesus Who died, And is now gone above. Hallelujah! Thine the glory. Hallelujah! Amen. Hallelujah! Thine the glory. Revive us again. The psalmist was requesting that God resuscitate his people or bring them back to life. God is equipped and is very capable in restoring the two, the churches and the people. He can shower us with his affections, taking and bringing us back to where we should be, adoring and worshiping him. If we need restoration, if we need renewal, if we need revival in our congregation, in our family, or even in our individual spiritual life, we ought to seek out and request that God give us a new equipping of his love, grace, and mercy. How do we do this? This occurs through the continual usage of CPR – Christ Providing Rejuvenation, and by obtaining a regularly scheduled spiritual exam – which is much like a physical. Church Hymnal, page 141, Search me. Psalm 139:23-24. Search me, O God, and know my heart today. Try me, O Savior, know my thoughts, I pray. See if there be some wicked way in me. Cleanse me from every sin, and set me free. We are to examine ourselves:
While a genuine restoration or revival has a place only with God's children, it carries with it a gift for the other sheep who are not yet in the fold. If you drop a stone into a lake the ring extends consistently, until the farthest corner of the lake feels the impact. When we allow the Lord to restore a believer, very soon his family, his companions, and his neighbors get a portion of that benefit; for when a Christian is resuscitated and revived, he prays more intensely for sinners. Yearning and a cherishing petition for sinners, is one of the signs of a recovery in the reestablished heart. Since salvation is requested for sinners, the gift comes from him who hears the supplications (prayers); and hence the kingdom increases by a revival. Before long, the revived Christian talks about Jesus and the Gospel; a great seed is planted, and the good seed is never lost, for he has said, “So shall my word be that goeth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11). The good seed is that which is planted in the soil, and in the hearts. God readies the soil, with the goal that the seed rises for harvest. Subsequently by the witness of the believers, another entryway of mercy opens up to men. For a congregation to be continually requiring restoration and revival, it is the sign of many sins, for assuming that it was sound before the Lord it would stay in the condition into which a recovery would inspire its individuals. A church congregation should be a camp of fighters, not a clinic of invalids. In any case, there is incredibly much contrast between what should be and what is, and therefore a considerable number of the children of God are in such a tragic state of existence that the exceptionally fittest petition is for them to be revived. Whenever Christians are resuscitated, they live more reliably. They make their homes all the more blessed and more joyful, and this drives those that do not know Christ to enquire after their joyfulness. Heathens by God's elegance long to resemble such bright blissful holy people. Their mouths water to dine with them upon their secret sustenance. Furthermore, there is another gift, for it drives men to look for the Savior. Assuming that a wicked man ventures into a church service where every one of the holy people are resuscitated, he does not fall asleep under the message. The preacher will not allow him to do that, for this sinner sees that the man in the pulpit feels what he is preaching about and needs to be heard. This is an unmistakable increase, for the man tunes in with profound inclination. Moreover, the Holy Spirit's power, which the preacher has received in reply to prayer happens upon the listener's heart and he is persuaded of his wrongdoing, of God’s righteousness, and of the judgment to come. Christians who are on the watch around this non-believer rush to tell him of the Savior and his redeeming blood, so that although the revival is for the people of God, its consequence no man can restrict. Brothers and Sisters, let us look for a revival now and throughout the year so that the new year might open with plentiful beatitude. We should promise ourselves to create a supplication association (prayer group), a consecrated band of prayer warriors, and may God do unto us as per our faith. Revival is the product of ALL Christian’s praying and seeking the Holy Spirit’s presence. The product of a revival is the rejoicing for the one that was slipping away and now that has been brought back to life. Psalm 40:1-4
Have you actually taken the time to notice how many fast-paced things are in our society now? You can stroll through any grocery store or convenient store and see all the ‘instant’ items that are for sell. There is instant coffee, instant tea, soup, grits, oatmeal, potatoes, milk, instant internet access, fast-food restaurants, frozen meals; the list is endless, and it appears as if it is continually growing. We get so impatient at a traffic light, being behind someone driving too slowly, or waiting in the checkout line at a store. Just look at people’s facial expressions. We want things done now, quicker, faster; we do not want to have to wait for anything. That is what is classified as being impatient. We have let being impatient rule in every aspect of our lives. Have you ever noticed that God does not always move instantly? What? Why not? How do we fix this? We do not have the option nor the capability to fix it. We must wait upon the Lord. When Adam walked with God in the garden, did he perform a fast-paced walk? Did Adam go for a jog? Did he get ahead of God? I think not and neither should we. We should not try to get ahead of the Lord, but we are not to sit and do nothing. While we are waiting for God to move or to act, we are to serve, we are to pray, we are to minister unto others. Our Scripture today tells us that David called unto God, he waited, and God answered. Trusting that God will help us is not simple, however David received four blessings from his waiting: God lifted him out of the gloom, God set his feet on firm ground, God set up his goings (kept him steady as he walked), and God gave him another song. There are times when gifts and blessings cannot be obtained except if we go through the preliminary trial of waiting. Christians are admonished in the New Testament to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Jesus revealed to the disciples a story showing how they ought to consistently pray and not lose heart. This anecdote included a widow who kept going to a judge to request restitution against her foe. The judge was neither genuine nor mindful, however he became burnt out on the widow's constant requesting for justice, so he conceded to her solicitation.
The Bible does not record any strict occasions in David’s day to day existence, for example, being caught in a pit. This is just poetry depicting how profoundly frantic was David’s predicament. David’s warlike life was brimming with brushes with death, some of which was miserable to such an extent that they resembled being in a rubbish pit or a foul bog. We can almost envision being deserted in a huge opening in the ground that was loading up with water, mud, and ooze. In such a dilemma it is difficult to obtain traction, however the Lord came to down to David, addressed his weep for help, and pulled him to security. David says the Lord set his feet on a stone and made his means secure. The symbolism demonstrates that the Lord protected David from his foes and gave security to him.
Do we ever feel like we are in deep despair? David was so euphoric and appreciative about God’s redemption of him from his adversaries that he lifted his voice in a melody of praise to the Lord. He imparted this recognition to his comrades with the goal that they would love the Lord and have faith and trust in Him. This veneration or reverence is the importance of the expression fear in sections like this. He was being a witness by telling them what God had done for him. When God rescues sinners from sin, He pulls them out of a miry pit (Psalm 40:2). The people who cry to the Lord for salvation and accept Jesus as their Savior are safeguarded. God gives them a new life (Ephesians 2:4-10; 1 John 3:14). Second Corinthians 5:17 proclaims that any individual who is in Christ is a new creation. The Lord not only saves them from the pit of wrongdoing yet additionally sets up their walk and provides them guidance through life. Saul of Tarsus discovered absolution and a new life in Christ (Acts 9). He affirmed in 1 Timothy 1:15-16 that Christ Jesus came down to earth to save sinners, of whom he said he was the premier. He obtained mercy for Christ to use him as an example of patience to other believers.
Scripture pronounces that happiness is when we trust and obey with God’s Word (Proverbs 1:7; Psalm 37:5-9). Tribulations and trials will come, even to those who honor God (John 16:33), however those who love the Lord are ensured triumph (Romans 8:28-30). David had learned in the wild to depend on the Lord for security, and he was not disillusioned. His confidence, faith, and trust in God brought him extraordinary joy. The individual who places his or her confidence and faith in the Lord does not accept advice from worldly pompous individuals. Nor does that person emulate the individuals who follow foolishness, false thoughts, or lies (1 Corinthians 2:12; Romans 12:1-2; Proverbs 5:22-23).
Often, we function as if we can manage everything, but then we finally realize that we cannot. Then THAT is when we call upon God. Waiting periods are necessary and it may be difficult. But the answer and the blessing will come in His time.
Waiting on God is our call to act. Doing the will of the Lord means that sometimes we are to be standing by quietly. And while we pause, we are to worship and love the Lord. We are to serve others as we tell the world about God. |
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