He listens and delivers!

There are times in our lives where we don’t have any answers or response to challenges and problems that come before us. King David had many huge issues, challenges and problems as a king. It was during these times that he would cry out to God for insight and wisdom. Psalm 119:169 (NET) says: “Listen to my cry for help, O Lord! Give me insight by your word!” He trusted God in the most difficult of circumstances, whether it was a giant that he had to face, or when his own team wanted to stone him. He always went to God in worship and prayer. God always responded to him, whether it was through His word, or through a prophet, God was faithful to give him the insight or strategy he needed at that moment. You might be in a similar situation right now. Most would just allow stress, worry, fear and anxiety to overtake them. But God reminds you today that He is with you, and strategy and wisdom are on their way. He has listened to your cry and prayers, and He will give you the insight and strategy you need.

Psalm 81:7 “You called in trouble, and I delivered you; I answered you in the secret place of thunder”

 

 

 

 

 

Happy July 4th – Independence or Dependence?

Today we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was signed by 56 men representing the 13 colonies. It was then that they broke away from British rule because they could no longer submit to their laws, and they desired to worship God without any restrictions. It is understandable to break off of a system and a ruler that is tyrannical and takes away his subject’s freedoms. However, they desired to worship the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords! They had no problem depending upon God. While they declared their independence from the British king, they declared their dependence upon God! King David once said: “For you are my only hope, Lord! I’ve hung on to you, trusting in you all my life. It was you who supported me from the day I was born, loving me, helping me through my life’s journey. You’ve made me into a miracle; no wonder I trust you and praise you forever! Many marvel at my success, but I know it is all because of you, my mighty protector!” Psalm 71: 5-7 Today, as we celebrate Independence Day, don’t forget to take some time out to thank God for His kindness and love. Thank Him for the freedoms we enjoy in this great land. Freedoms like being able to worship freely, work and make a living, or build a business and help mankind, travel wherever we want to go, whenever we want to go. Don’t take these freedoms lightly. They come at a great cost! Have a great July 4th!

“We on this continent should never forget that men first crossed the Atlantic not to find soil for their ploughs but to secure liberty for their souls. – Robert J.