“I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living” - Psalms 27:13 (NIV).
When David wrote the above Psalm it is clear that things were not well. Even though it might be difficult to determine the exact point in his life, we can be certain this was one of the many low moments he suffered.
From being anointed King when he was a boy and defeating Goliath (I Sam 16: 1-13), David would later on be pursued by King Saul who could not stand him. “David saw that Saul had come out to seek his life. David was in the wilderness of Ziph at Horesh” (I Sam 23:15). In power David would lose his son as a consequence of causing the death of an innocent man. The prophet Nathan said, “...For this reason the son who was born to you will die” (2 Sam 12:14). Then as if that was not enough later David would be dethroned by his very son Absalom and forced into exile (2 Sam 15-19).
Sometimes we tend to picture the Christian life as one rosy experience. We even query where a Christian suffers some setbacks. Yet if anything the lives of many believers are characterized with low moments just as David knew. What kept David’s head above the storm was the knowledge that in the end the Lord would deliver him, as He always does. “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23).
Prayer for today: Lord Father God in heaven, today I pray in the blessed and comforting name of Jesus, to persevere through the lows of life that you will deliver me!
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02/05/2024 - 03/05/2024 All day“That is why for Christ’s sake I delight in weakness, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when am weak, then I am strong” (2 Cor 12:10)
We all crave to be blessed in life. But was there a believer who was so blessed beyond any circumstances without experiencing some sort of discomfort, in one way or another! A person may apparently be blessed in every single way yet have one troubling matter that constantly drives him down to his knees.
The one mightily blessed with riches may have a family situation that leaves him ever on edge. Someone who seems to be at the height of his profession may be living with an ailment that keeps him ever on tentacles. The one blessed with abundant health might from time to time be dealing with financial woes.
Why do such troubling situations plague even believers? One explanation could be found in the Apostle Paul’s life. Called into ministry and endowed with many gifts, including amazing revelations from above, yet he had a matter that constantly drove him on his knees. “Therefore in order to keep me from being conceited, I was given a thorn in the flesh, a messenger from Satan, to torment me” (2 Cor 12: 7).
Paul would often cry out to God to free him of this particularly troubling matter. But the Lord came back with, “My grace is sufficient for you. For my power is made perfect in your weakness” (2 Cor 12: 9).
The comfort of this lesson is that God is completely aware of whatever might be ever troubling us. Moreover, it could be purposely there, that we constantly place our faith in Him, other than relying on our strength and resources, especially as He blesses us in other uplifting ways.
Prayer for today: Lord Father in heaven, today I pray that whatever matter is constantly troubling me, I know it is for a purpose and you are in total control, to bless me even more, this I pray in Jesus’ name.
