Foes, Feeling and Faith

David had seemingly endless foes or enemies in his lifetime. They were viable life-threatening enemies just as the ones that pursue us today. Our enemies try to threaten the peace and assurance we have in Christ Jesus by attempting to topple our faith. There are many days it is just the stress of life that crowds in to steal or trap us. Stress enemies long to cut us off as they try to steal our hope. They are all liars. God was the only One who could deliver David and He is the only One who will deliver us from our ememies.

David prays his feelings. Unique are the states of mind that occur in time of trial, and such uniqueness is fully understood by no one but our precious Lord. He understands, and fully knows. And only He can meet he needs of the soul in such times.

Like David, I know, I am not without sin, which brings diastrous results to my life. It is there in deep conviction the worst fear hangs in my mind - that God would abadandon me. Yet He does not and will not; rather as a loving Father to His child, He chastens me in love.

God does not allow our enemies to triumph over us. It is wonderful to know that God is considerate of us when we face trouble. His heart is upon us, and His eye is following our every move. His heart is moved with compassion toward us when our soul is vexed with the stress and trouble. He knows, and He cares. He regards our prayer and will deliver in His own way and time.
This helps me remember that all of my life is in the control of the Almighty – its origin, its continuance, its changes. The seasons of my life are under His control – Spring (childhood), Summer (youth), Fall (middle age), and Winter (old age). I can calmly, peacefully commit it all to Him.

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