How could David remain so confident in the Lord even though David was experiencing the painful consequences of his own unwise choices? There was a lot to be afraid of at the time yet how could David fear God more than anything or anyone else around him? Why could he be so confident God would work in him and act on his behalf?
David knew God heard him from God’s holy hill. It is because of Calvary, the ultimate holy hill, that God will answer, not reject His flawed and often failing followers, will forgive and restore them when they sin against Him. (see 1 John 1:5-2:2)
There are several eternal, unchangeable truths reflected in this psalm David knew that strengthened his confidence in God in spite of personal failure:
- God chose him. (Ephesians 1:4-5; John 15:16)
- God is always present with him. (Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5-6)
- God hears and answers him. (Hebrews 4:12-16; Psalm 116:1-2)
- God will care for him all the way to the end. (Psalm 94:19; 1 Peter 1:3-5)
God uses our greatest struggles, our most mundane frustrations, our deepest fears, our own messes to deepen our trust in Him.
For Reflection:
1. Often our feelings do not reflect biblical truth. Therefore it becomes necessary to review what Scripture says about how God sees us.
2. Review the above verses often; especially before going to sleep at night. Regardless of how we may see ourselves after failure, this is how God sees us.
Thanks RICK. God Bless. Hugs to you both
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