When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. (Psalms 63:6, 7 KJV)
And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him. Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God. David said moreover, The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the Lord be with thee. (1 Samuel 17:34-37 KJV)
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple. For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord. (Psalms 27:1-6 KJV)
In spite of what our thoughts, the appearance of our circumstances, or our feelings might be telling us, we have not been left alone. When we are in Christ, we are IN Him!
He promises that He will never leave us or forsake us. In Psalm 63:6-7, David writes about the Lord's faithfulness. At the time David is writing these words, he is most likely in the wilderness of Judah, fleeing from his wicked son, Absalom. What is David's focus? Is he wrestling with a myriad of escape scenarios, fretting, or pacing nervously? No, David is focusing his thoughts and his heart on his God. He remembers Him and how He has been his help.
Even as he faced Goliath as a young boy, David's pattern was to remember the Lord's faithfulness to him. Read 1 Samuel 17:34-37.
David shelters himself in the rich memories of the Lord's past provision and protection and strengthens himself with songs of joy. He knows God is sovereign, he believes that God is in control, and he acts on that belief, despite what he may be feeling. In other words, David walked in faith.
Charles Spurgeon, the author of the Christian classic "Morning and Evening," gives us an interesting perspective: "Christian, take good care of your faith - faith is the only way whereby you can obtain blessings. If we want blessings from God, nothing can fetch them down but faith."
Although you say that you know Him, do you know Him intimately? Are you pursuing after Him fervently and diligently? Is He your solitary pursuit? Is He your hiding place? Do you run to Him for protection? Will you be ready when the attack comes your way?
Where do you go when you need help? Where do you run when you are afraid?
Read Psalm 27:1-6. In the midst of difficulty, David makes a resolution. What does he seek in verse 4? What enables him to do this in verse 5? How can you have this same confidence?
Choose one scripture from today that the Lord is using to renew your mind and transform your heart. Take this truth to heart and bring it to life throughout your day.
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