I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread. Psalm 37:25 WEBDavid had the experience of a full life behind him when he wrote this verse. He had once been young and now he was old. He had been anointed by Samuel as a young boy and went on to kill lions, bears, and giants. He became an experienced shepherd, an accomplished musician, and an excellent soldier.
David was victorious at every turn, but then his father-in-law, the king Saul, became so jealous of him that he tried to kill David. For years David had to run from Saul and hide in caves, live with Philistines, or wherever he could find safety. Those who were outcast from society and in trouble began to gather around him and soon became an army of mighty men. David made friends in low places. Saul was eventually killed during a battle with the philistines and David became the king of Israel when he was thirty. He was a king for the next forty years.
David had began his life as a poor shepherd boy, the least in his family, but when he passed away, he left his son Solomon 3,000 talents of gold, and 7,000 talents of silver from his personal treasury to help build the new temple. One talent of gold weighed about 75 pounds, and in 2019 each gold talent would be worth over 1.4 million US dollars. So David left Solomon billions from his personal bank account to help build the temple.
God took care of David all the way through and he ended well. Then after all of that experience, David wrote that not once did he ever see the righteous forsaken or their children begging for bread. Not once. Though at times things looked bad, there would always be enough to eat when it became needed.
If you serve God, He will take care of you. The things that you suffer will be for your own development. Every child needs discipline and we are no different, but God will provide for His people. So many times in my life, tomorrow looked terrifying, but when it arrived, so did an unexpected blessing that countered the bad. I have put my trust in God. What can man do to me?
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for remembering me today and I choose to put my trust in You. Please lead me into all that You have for me and teach me what I need to know. Fulfill Your will in my life, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.Note: "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people" (Ephesians 6:18). If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page:
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Amen!! Thank you Pastor Dion for another right on time message!!
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Thank you Father in Heaven for the compassion, love and care you show and give me everyday. I had some low moments in my life and yet you were there every step of the way and are STILL by my side. That in itself makes me feel so special and very well loved!! Jesus is my friend, comforter and cares deeply for me and I know that when I feel down, depressed or not sure of tomorrow, he reassures me that ALL will be okay! Thank you Jesus for your love and for being my very best FRIEND! Amen!!
Yes Lord Jesus, amen
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Thank You my dear God for all of our blessings. Thank you for seeing us through and please continue to do so praise God hallelujah amen
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Amen! I really love all the stories of King David! He was Rockstar Cool especially for his time! Thank You Lord Jesus for all of your blessings and Love and Mercies, Amen.
Thank you Jesus for our blessings.We love and worship you.Thank you Pastor Dion and Sylvia...Amen
Amen Father, let Your will be done in my life
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Amen thank you dear Lord Jesus please help me calm my life in the safety of your Love
I put my trust in God alone
Thank You Father for providing for me, I put my trust in You! Amen.
Thank you God for taking care of me! Without you I would be nothing!
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I thank You Father for giving me more than enough, for giving me Your Son Jesus to lead, protect and love me a sinner. I trust in You so Your will be done on me. Keep blessing my family and I to do Your work, in the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
Thank you Pastor for this great devotional, God bless you.
Amen! In the midst of my deepest sorrow I have found my deepest joy. The joy of the Lord is my strength.Ihave never felt closer to Jesus I am wrapped in His arms of mercy. My heart of sorrow now can only sing His praise! He is with me always, the lifter of my head. My sweet Jesus,my best friend,my beloved groom,my amazing King.
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Amen and Amen! "Trust the Lord with all thine heart and ......." Proverbs 3:5+6
I trust in you Father Yahweh. Amen
Amen !! Thank you for this Devotion. God is able and will provide for us if we only commit to trust Him with our life. God wants our heart and if he has our heart we will trust Him 100% even when things look bleak because we know that God will always make a way for us and turn the situation for good for our benefit.
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