"I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from Him. He alone is
my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken."
Psalm 62:1-2 NLT
King David of Israel was a mighty warrior who had proven himself in many battles...
my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken."
Psalm 62:1-2 NLT
King David of Israel was a mighty warrior who had proven himself in many battles...
And long before he was to become Israel's leader, as a young man David was able to take down an evil and belligerent giant by the name of Goliath, with a single shot, from his slingshot.
At the time, Goliath, who was almost ten feet tall, had been making threats against God's children. He was blaspheming David's God as well. Thus, killing that oversized beast of a man was to become an historical event. The story is even featured within the pages of the holy Bible, and people still talk about it today.
David's exploits, of which the slaying of Goliath was just one of many, are legendary. He fought in countless wars. Yet even as a brave soldier and king, at times David showed himself to be weak and fearful. He was not a "Superhero" by any stretch of the imagination.
David had his weaknesses. He committed adultery and murder, and he lied often in order to try and hide his affair with another man's wife. But as was the case, his sins were discovered. And the beloved David fell under the hand of his God.
In one of his psalms, David wrote, "When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you, O Lord" (Psalm 56:3). While in another he wrote, "Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me" (Psalm 51:2-3).
I relate so much to David in many ways. I have my struggles with temptation. At times, I am fearful, like whenever I get thrown yet again into the media spotlight. While at other times frustration and discouragement settles upon me as things I've been hoping for don't come to pass, and I have to continue to wait upon the Lord until they do.
No wonder King David loved God, and God loved him. David had his struggles. And sometimes he messed up real bad and had to face the consequences of his wrongdoings. Yet he never lost his faith, and the Lord never rejected him because King David had a repentant heart.
For me, King David is a good example of a man who had a heart for God. He wasn't perfect, but God was merciful to him, and God has remained merciful to me, too. So, whenever I miss the mark and commit a sin, the Lord will chasten me, which He has done many times. But His forgiveness is always there, as well. And for that I am eternally grateful.
Truly, the Lord is my rock and my fortress. In Him will I trust.
D.B.
At the time, Goliath, who was almost ten feet tall, had been making threats against God's children. He was blaspheming David's God as well. Thus, killing that oversized beast of a man was to become an historical event. The story is even featured within the pages of the holy Bible, and people still talk about it today.
David's exploits, of which the slaying of Goliath was just one of many, are legendary. He fought in countless wars. Yet even as a brave soldier and king, at times David showed himself to be weak and fearful. He was not a "Superhero" by any stretch of the imagination.
David had his weaknesses. He committed adultery and murder, and he lied often in order to try and hide his affair with another man's wife. But as was the case, his sins were discovered. And the beloved David fell under the hand of his God.
In one of his psalms, David wrote, "When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you, O Lord" (Psalm 56:3). While in another he wrote, "Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me" (Psalm 51:2-3).
I relate so much to David in many ways. I have my struggles with temptation. At times, I am fearful, like whenever I get thrown yet again into the media spotlight. While at other times frustration and discouragement settles upon me as things I've been hoping for don't come to pass, and I have to continue to wait upon the Lord until they do.
No wonder King David loved God, and God loved him. David had his struggles. And sometimes he messed up real bad and had to face the consequences of his wrongdoings. Yet he never lost his faith, and the Lord never rejected him because King David had a repentant heart.
For me, King David is a good example of a man who had a heart for God. He wasn't perfect, but God was merciful to him, and God has remained merciful to me, too. So, whenever I miss the mark and commit a sin, the Lord will chasten me, which He has done many times. But His forgiveness is always there, as well. And for that I am eternally grateful.
Truly, the Lord is my rock and my fortress. In Him will I trust.
D.B.