Oh, how I have been where David was, here in Psalm 143!
"For the enemy has persecuted my soul; He has crushed my life to the ground; He has made me dwell in darkness, Like those who have long been dead. Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me; My heart within me is distressed." (Psalms 143:3-4 NKJV)
So many times, thorough out my life, my feelings were like David's! A spirit of Depression had its talons in me; tightly held in despondency; no light, no hope, no joy! I was captured! Therapy, counseling and pills prescribed for 16 years did not set me free!
Obedience to The Word of God, procured my freedom!
David knew the only help he had was in The Lord!
Why do we, believers, look to the world to solve a spiritual problem? Because our flesh wants our problems "fixed" with no pain on our part!
In our "microwave", "drive-thru" society, if the results are not instantaneous, then it's a "fail"! We are spoiled rotten, and because of our rebellious ways, we are destined for the same unrelenting torment throughout eternity without repentance!
David knew God and he knew how to get the answers he needed from God! He humbled himself and turned!
When I humbled myself and obeyed The Word, God set me free!
At the advice of a friend, I met with a brother and sister and (according to James 5:16) confessed my sins! I made a list of the people who had hurt me, and the people I had hurt, I chose to repent of the judgments I had made and chose to forgive them, and I was healed! Just as He promised! I figured I had tried everything else, what had I to lose?
God was faithful because I obeyed! I was willing to endure the pain of humiliation, to be set free of the pain of guilt, hopelessness and rejection! I received forgiveness that night! The Blood of Jesus was irrefutably applied and I have never been the same!
The painful tragic events that had me so bound, I now have trouble even remembering! And there is no pain associated with the events! No pain!
Then in subsequent meetings, over the past 3 years, (because I had jammed 60 years worth of sin behind the walls, I had erected to protect myself) I have been set free from a spirit of fear, a spirit of rejection, and a spirit of anger! God is cleaning out the refuse I've hidden in my heart, as my desire is for Him and a pure heart!
"Hear my prayer, O LORD, Give ear to my supplications! In Your faithfulness answer me, And in Your righteousness. Do not enter into judgment with Your servant, For in Your sight no one living is righteous." (Psalms 143:1-2 NKJV)
"I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I muse on the work of Your hands. I spread out my hands to You; My soul longs for You like a thirsty land. Selah Answer me speedily, O LORD; My spirit fails! Do not hide Your face from me, Lest I be like those who go down into the pit." (Psalms 143:5-7 NKJV)
David, not only sought The Lord, but he reminded himself of all of the miracles God had done in his life! He took his mind off of his problems and put his mind on God and His faithfulness!
When the enemy is telling you what God is NOT going to do, tell him what God has already done!
Now, when the tormentor tries to attack me, I remind myself of what God has already done! I throw the miracles God has done in me, right back in the devil's face!
"Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You. Deliver me, O LORD, from my enemies; In You I take shelter. Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness. Revive me, O LORD, for Your name’s sake! For Your righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble. In Your mercy cut off my enemies, And destroy all those who afflict my soul; For I am Your servant." (Psalms 143:8-12 NKJV)
That's why I say, "my mornings with God are the best part of my day!" 'I hear His loving kindness in the mornings!' I purpose to be with Him! I seek Him!
And when the darkness tries to come back on me, I ask God where I have missed it (so as not to give the devil a foothold) and He reveals my sin, so I may repent! He 'brings my soul out of trouble' for His 'righteousness sake'! It's a daily walk for His 'servant'!
Please, please, please - humble yourself and repent while there is still time!
Even so - MARANATHA!
From 3/11/15, 5/28/16
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