Recently, I have been living inside of the Psalms, reading them over and over again. I just love how David wrote down his thoughts so poetically.
One of the Psalms that really spoke to me, was Psalm 40. David expressed what I believe is a scenario we all tend to experience when we first get saved.
First, in verses 40:1-3, God pulls us out of our old life and gives us a new song, new life, gives us salvation. Then, in verses 40:4-10, there is that exciting feeling we have knowing all of the great things that God has done for us — we proclaim it to the world. Next, in verses 40:11-15, we see the critics, the skeptics, the haters of God. The ones who start to attack our new found life with Him! They try to destroy, humiliate and shame us for loving God.
That is a crossroads we all face as both new and seasoned Christians. What do we do at that point? Do we succumb to our enemies and proclaim what they are saying is true? OF COURSE NOT! We keep the steady pace and follow what God has for us — He has sent the Holy Sprit to help us in times like that and always.
Finally, in verse 40:16, we see how David responds (and a great lesson, too) in how we should as well… “But may all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation say continually, “Great is the Lord!”
God loves us. He wants a relationship with us. He wants to protect us from the enemy. When you are in those situations, rejoice and be glad and continually say, “Great is the Lord”. He will take care of the rest.
Rejoicing –
Tony
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