A man's steps are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way. Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for Yahweh holds him up with his hand. I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread. All day long he deals graciously, and lends. His offspring is blessed. Psalm 37:23-26 WEB.David had the experience of an entire life behind him when he wrote this Psalm. 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.
Young David was victorious at every turn, but King Saul, his father-in-law, became so jealous 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. Then David became the King of Israel when he was thirty years old. He was a king for the next forty years.
David began his life as a poor shepherd boy. He was the least in his family. Yet, 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 gold talent weighed about 75 pounds. 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. After all of that experience, David wrote that not once did he ever see the righteous forsaken or their children begging for bread. Not even once. Though there were times when things looked bad for him, 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 through will develop your character. Every child needs discipline, and we are no different, but know that God provides 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. Amen!Note: Happy Sunday :)! For those who would like to join us, we will be hosting our RHM Live Online church service. This is a special time of worship, prayer, fellowship and an inspiring message. All are welcome! Here is the link to join:
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Amen! Glory hallelujah!
Amen. My Faith and Trust is in the Lord. Without Him, I am nothing. I would be lost. Thank You Lord. Amen
We put all our trust in you Jesus.We love and worship you. Amen
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Amen Father I Thank You with all my heart
It's such a blessing to look at the lives of the saints like David! Lord, fulfill Your will in my life. Thank you!
Father I will always trust you Amen
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Heavenly Father so much to be grateful to You, for keeping us safe and forgive our sins. We need You today, lead us to follow Your word and to be a light to those who are in need of You. In Jesus Christ name we pray, Amen. Thank You Lord for all Your blessings, forgiveness and loving care to us, Amen.
Thank you Pastor for helping us to find the Lord through your daily devotionals, God bless you and Sylvia, Amen.
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Yes, amen Lord
God my hope is in you always. You've seen me through a lot and I praise you. In the name of Jesus Amen
In Jesus name I ask,Amen.
Amen and Amen!!! I put my trust in you, my Lord and my God and I trust Your plans for my life! Please use me as You see fit, You are my Lord and Master!
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My hope is in the Lord almighty!! Praise His holy name!!