Special Delivery!

There were many challenges David faced in his life. Even as a youth he faced what might have paralyzed others with FEAR. While the army of Israel trembled in facing Goliath, David had confidence that the God Who had delivered him from the paw of the lion and the bear would also deliver him from the hand of Goliath. ( 1 Samuel 17:37) It was "in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel" that David went out against that Philistine. ( 1 Samuel 17:45) David had enemies both within and outside his ranks, as well as within his own household. However, David's focus seemed to continually turn upward toward God.

In one of David's psalms he stated. . .
"(1) I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. (2) My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. (3) Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together! (4) I sought THE LORD, and he answered me and DELIVERED ME FROM ALL MY FEARS." ( Psalm 34:1-4 ESV)

Often times the greatest enemy faced is the FEAR within. That FEAR can actually be stronger than the thing feared. FEAR has the power to paralyze activity. FEAR can cloud rational thinking. FEAR can magnify the imagination and cause one to think all hope is lost. Though circumstances or a situation one is facing may not change, what goes on within can make a big difference in how it is come through.

David looked to God in prayer to "magnify the LORD" and thus diminish his FEARS so as to be delivered from them all. With trusting faith placed in God, it is the calm and stillness within that is often the most special deliverance. Prayer to God in trusting faith can serve powerfully to quiet our fears. Though the challenge may still exist, relying on God to see us through it to the other side can provide a great sense of calm. May our eyes remain on the bigness of God in comparison to this life's challenges so we can experience this "special delivery" in our own life.

Have a great day TRUSTING OUR GREAT DELIVERER!
Carl

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