Oh, how I have been where David was, here in Psalm 143!
“For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead. Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.”
Psalms 143:3-4 KJV
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!
The world's way will manage our problem until we seek God for the fix; like a life preserver being thrown to a drowning man. The preserver is not the answer, but will do until he's pulled upon a ship!
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! It was all Him! The only thing I brought to the table was my will; I gave it up!
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 thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.” Psalms 143:1-2 KJV
“I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands. I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah. Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.” Psalms 143:5-7 KJV
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 thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me. Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. Quicken me, O Lord, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble. And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.”
Psalms 143:8-12 KJV
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!
Seek God with your whole heart! Make Him the principal purpose of your life, for He is faithful and will never leave you or forsake you! Trust Him for He is trustworthy.
Even so - MARANATHA!
From 3/11/15, 5/28/16
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