In Psalm 144, David is extremely personal as he confesses who he had found God to be. He says ‘my Rock,’ ‘my giver of strength and skills,’ ‘my loving ally,’ ‘my fortress,’ ‘my stronghold,’ ‘my deliverer,’ ‘my refuge,’ ‘subduer of my people under me’ and ‘my shield’.” Who have you found God to be? My God, My Lord, My Saviour, My Loving Ally, My Giver of all things, My Deliver, My Amen, My All of All, My All in All,…
Philip Yancey said: “How easily we forget that the church was founded by disciples who betrayed their master. None was willing to stand by Jesus as the religious and political authorities condemned him to death. At his moment of greatest need, the disciples fled in the darkness. The boldest of the lot, Peter, was the very one who cursed and denied him three times before the cock crew. It was for traitors that Jesus died.”
In Psalm 143, David expected to hear a decent word from God and asked that he would be caused to hear it. Maybe David thought about whether God was talking and he some way or another neglected to hear, so he asked, “Cause me to hear.” This is a decent supplication for all to ask. Definitely, He who made the ear will make us hear, He who is love Himself will have the thoughtfulness to bring His lovingkindness to us.
Yes, be patient and prayerful as the time of harvest is fast approaching! Simply put; “Show restraint, at that point, my companions, until the Lord comes. Perceive how understanding ranchers are as they trust that their territory will create valuable yields. They stand by persistently for the pre-winter and spring downpours. You additionally should show restraint. Keep your expectations high; for the day of the Lord’s coming is close.” James 5: 7-8 [self paraphrased]
Jane Tyson Clement said: “No one compels you, traveler; this road or that road, make your choice! Dust or mud, heat or cold, fellowship or solitude, foul weather or a fairer sky, the choice is yours as you go by. But here if you would take this path there is a gate whose latch is love, whose key is single and which swings upon the hinge of faithfulness, and none can mock, who seeks this way, the king we worship…
The ancient prayerfully individuals submitted to the character of God to shape their prayers. By His faithfulness and righteousness, God usually answers prayers! For instance, David knew something of the character and nature of God, and this shaped his prayer life. In Psalm 143, David could never ask God to be unfaithful or unrighteous. Yet he could ask God to act according to His character, and David did boldly make his request on that basis. Remember, God in His righteousness…
What’s more, God gives grace liberally. As the Scriptures state, “God restricts the proud, however, offers grace to the humble.” So modest yourselves before God. Oppose the villain, and he will escape from you. Approach God, and God will reach you. Wash your hands, you miscreants; clean your hearts, for your faithfulness, is divided between God and the world. James 4: 6-8 [self-paraphrased]
Johann Christoph Blumhardt said: “We must believe that the Lord can do anything if he wants to. Yet in the garden of Gethsemane, the Lord prayed, “Not my will, but your will be done.” Even though Jesus knew he had to drink the cup of suffering, he nevertheless prayed to be spared. And then the angel strengthened him. Likewise, if we pray earnestly, it may be that an angel will quietly strengthen us so that we may bear whatever is…
In Psalm 142, this was more than David’s cry or pleaded for help. It was likewise his announcement of devotion to Yahweh, the God of Israel. David thought about the agnostic divine beings adored by the encompassing Gentiles, yet he established that he would never cry out to them – just to the LORD. Is this your position?
Yes, our shortcomings: “Also, the Holy Spirit helps us in our shortcoming. For instance, we don’t have a clue what God needs us to appeal to God for. In any case, the Holy Spirit pleads to God for us with groanings that can’t be communicated in words. What’s more, the Father who realises all hearts recognises what the Spirit is stating, for the Spirit claims for us believers in agreement with God’s own will. Furthermore, we understand that God makes…