Psalm 13:1-6 (KJV) How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? Forever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death; lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved. But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me. There are times when we are going through that all we need to do is talk our problem over with a friend, a confidant that will help put things in the proper perspective. In this Psalm, the phrase “HOW LONG” occurs four times in the first two verses indicating how distressed David may have been. David expressed his feeling to God and found strength. By the end of this prayer, he was able to proclaim hope and trust in God. Through prayer we can express our feelings and talk our problems out with God who will help us regain the right perspective and give us peace. • Cast your burden on the LORD, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 (NKJV) • Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NKJV) There are times when the problems we face may bring distress – but they do not have the power, ability, or authority to take us out. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, 16-18 (NKJV) We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed-- always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. Whatever the situation or circumstances we can always take them to the Lord – and from Him acquire the strength to hold on and come out with victory. Philippians 4:6-7 (ASV) - In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. David frequently claimed that God was slow to act on his behalf. WE OFTEN FELL THE SAME IMPATIENCE. There are times we feel that evil and suffering (especially our suffering) goes unchecked, and we wonder when God is going to deliver us. In spite of what David faced or was going through he affirms that he would continue trusting God no matter he had to wait. Trusting God enables us to be steadfast and unmovable in our wait for Him. Someone once said that He may not come when you want Him – but He is always right on time. He knows when to show-up and it will always be the right time – so, we can wait on Him. We can continue to trust Him – in fact, we can be so confident that He will come and deliver us that we can began praising Him right now. David was faithful to God and trusted wholeheartedly in Him. Trusting in God doesnt make us immune to pressures and problems but it does give us the assurance that we will be delivered. David felt the pressures of his problems as much as anyone – but instead of giving us or giving in – he held out in faith. In times of despair it seems to be much harder to hold on than to give up – but giving up on God results in you giving in to a life of despair. Don’t give up on God because He hasn’t given up on you – HE IS FAITHFUL.
Posted on: Sat, 18 Jan 2014 19:04:27 +0000
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