Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Fly Above the Storm. Psalm 55, 56

 

Psalm 55 – Fly above the Storm

 

Troubles around David, troubles within him and treachery next to him. These combined made David wish he could get away from it all. It was not easy being God’s anointed king, for with the privileges came great burdens and responsibilities, and God’s enemies  became David’s enemies. Leadership was not easy.

 

David wanted wings like a dove so that he could fly away from the storm. What he really needed was wings like an eagle so he could fly above the storm, by going into the Holy of Holies, under the shadow of His wings, you get this ability. When you call upon the name of the Lord and cast your burdens on Him, He enables you to overcome.

 

You cannot fly beyond the storm because you will find problems everywhere, but you can fly above the storm. God permits the burdens you face to help you “win your wings.”

 

Psalm 56 – God Sees Your Tears

 

David prayed this prayer while he was in danger in enemy territory. I Samuel 21:10-15.  After God delivered him, he wrote this Psalm as an expression of praise. When you are in the midst of trouble, remember these truths about God.

 

David should have been in Gath to begin with, but the Lord was gracious to go with him and help him. God understands our situations better than we do. He knows how you feel and He knows your tears, but He records them and retains them so that one day He may transform them into joy and glory. No tears are ever wasted when you follow Him.

 

God hears when you call. Terrors and tears must be handled with trust. But be sure your motive is not just deliverance. He delivers us that we might delight in Him and serve Him. The highest purpose of prayer is the glory of God.

 

Please read the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better.

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.

Dr. David Jeremiah.

 

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