God's Faithfulness
David continued to address Solomon: "Take charge! Take heart! Don't be anxious or get discouraged. God, my God, is with you in this; he won't walk off and leave you in the lurch... 1 Chronicles 28:20
David, the ailing King imparted these words to his son, the new King, Solomon. David understood fear and discouragement. Throughout much of his life he lived with one or the other. Yet with David these natural emotions did not consume him—they did not overtake him.
Discouragement and anxiety did not overtake David’s heart because of his deep love of God. David‘s love for God that germinated in his youth while in the desert tending his father’s sheep. Often alone surrounded by defenseless sheep David came to realize his own need for protection, his own need for comfort, and his need for someone to talk to or sing to. David talked with God; David lighted his imagination in songs of praise and wonder of his God.
Over time David came to recognize God’s love and faithfulness in his life. That God was with him and God would see him through the difficulties in life.
God’s with you just as he was with David. When discouragement or anxiety comes your way turn to God, he’s there in your prayer and faithful in your time of need. God will not abandon you, he watches over you as the Good Shepherd that he is.
Often it is us who turn away from following the paths of God. They seem too hard or too demanding. If or when this occurs turn your heart back to God quickly. His love and mercy will cover you, shelter you, and ever comfort you.
Father, thank you for watching over and caring for your sheep with such love and attention; you are ever faithful and your love is without end. We thank you and praise you this fine morning!
David, the ailing King imparted these words to his son, the new King, Solomon. David understood fear and discouragement. Throughout much of his life he lived with one or the other. Yet with David these natural emotions did not consume him—they did not overtake him.
Discouragement and anxiety did not overtake David’s heart because of his deep love of God. David‘s love for God that germinated in his youth while in the desert tending his father’s sheep. Often alone surrounded by defenseless sheep David came to realize his own need for protection, his own need for comfort, and his need for someone to talk to or sing to. David talked with God; David lighted his imagination in songs of praise and wonder of his God.
Over time David came to recognize God’s love and faithfulness in his life. That God was with him and God would see him through the difficulties in life.
God’s with you just as he was with David. When discouragement or anxiety comes your way turn to God, he’s there in your prayer and faithful in your time of need. God will not abandon you, he watches over you as the Good Shepherd that he is.
Often it is us who turn away from following the paths of God. They seem too hard or too demanding. If or when this occurs turn your heart back to God quickly. His love and mercy will cover you, shelter you, and ever comfort you.
Father, thank you for watching over and caring for your sheep with such love and attention; you are ever faithful and your love is without end. We thank you and praise you this fine morning!
posted by Michael Byrd at 7:07 AM
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