Could David ever recover from all that happened after his sin of adultery and murder? God certainly forgave him but the years immediately following were turbulent and traumatic. Absalom's rebellion and death were only part of those years. Finally David seemed to have moved into a period of peace, in which he knew real fellowship with God and deep trust in His presence and power. This chapter is almost identical to Psalm 18. It begins and ends in praise. Can we check our own "give me" prayers against these words, to see how little praise is usually contained in our prayers? Notice the different words David uses when speaking of God. He calls Him "My rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my refuge, my shield, my stronghold, my saviour". Can we put some of those titles into today's language and say "God is the foundation of my faith, my place of refuge, the one who can resolve my problems, my protector, and my saviour." God is more, on top of all the above. Why did God bless David? God looked into David's heart and saw a man who deep down wanted God's will for his life. God still blesses the same kind of person today. If you were to write a testimony as David did in the Psalms (he wrote about 73 of them), what would you say? Would it be something like this, "God has been incredibly faithful and gracious to me. He has put up with my failures and forgiven my sins. He has provided for me and guided me and at times has condescended to use me. Praise His name for every thing!" Could you or would you do this today? Sit down and write out two paragraphs of your testimony. It will glorify God and bless your own soul. Do it today. |
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