Good Morning “Hanging Tough.” Today we are in Psalm 88.
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalms 23:4 NIV
Scripture never promises God will snatch us out of those desperate “valley” times… He will however; be with us (Hebrews 13:5).
Today’s psalm was written by Heman the Ezrahite, one of the “Sons of Korah,” the Levitical group of musicians/singers/songwriters. (1 Chronicles 25:1; 1 Chronicles 25:4-6; 1 Chronicles 2:5; 1 Kings 4:31) Heman was a friend of King David, known in Scripture as David’s “seer,” or prophetic advisor. He was present when the ark of the covenant returned to Jerusalem and was so wise that Solomon’s wisdom was compared to Hemans' in that it exceeded it. If there was ever a man who could try to say he “earned” God’s deliverance, it was Heman, yet he too had to faithfully wait on the Lord, wondering and hoping in His Word.
The Truth is those trials are Gods tool to strengthen us, grow us, and form us into the people He intended (Philippians 1:6, James 1:2-5). We are not alone in this. Hebrews 11, “The Hall of Faith”, describes many who faithfully waited on and suffered for The Lord without realizing reward this side of heaven. Even as Jesus prayed for His followers the night of His arrest, His prayer was not to keep them from struggles of this world, but rather in the struggle - to protect them from the evil one (John 17:15). Whatever it is, with Jesus, you got this!
Love you all! Dig in! Hang tough!
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalms 23:4 NIV
Scripture never promises God will snatch us out of those desperate “valley” times… He will however; be with us (Hebrews 13:5).
Today’s psalm was written by Heman the Ezrahite, one of the “Sons of Korah,” the Levitical group of musicians/singers/songwriters. (1 Chronicles 25:1; 1 Chronicles 25:4-6; 1 Chronicles 2:5; 1 Kings 4:31) Heman was a friend of King David, known in Scripture as David’s “seer,” or prophetic advisor. He was present when the ark of the covenant returned to Jerusalem and was so wise that Solomon’s wisdom was compared to Hemans' in that it exceeded it. If there was ever a man who could try to say he “earned” God’s deliverance, it was Heman, yet he too had to faithfully wait on the Lord, wondering and hoping in His Word.
The Truth is those trials are Gods tool to strengthen us, grow us, and form us into the people He intended (Philippians 1:6, James 1:2-5). We are not alone in this. Hebrews 11, “The Hall of Faith”, describes many who faithfully waited on and suffered for The Lord without realizing reward this side of heaven. Even as Jesus prayed for His followers the night of His arrest, His prayer was not to keep them from struggles of this world, but rather in the struggle - to protect them from the evil one (John 17:15). Whatever it is, with Jesus, you got this!
Love you all! Dig in! Hang tough!
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