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Posted by Dion Todd June 3rd, 2025 1,468 Views 21 Comments

Oh magnify Yahweh with me. Let's exalt his name together. I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked to him, and were radiant. Their faces shall never be covered with shame. This poor man cried, and Yahweh heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. Psalms 34:3–6 WEB.

David was in the center of the enemies' camp, surrounded by relatives of men he had killed in battle. King Saul, his father-in-law, was seeking to kill David in a jealous rage. So David had to get out of the country quickly. He crossed the border and entered the Philistine town of Gath, hoping to hide from Saul. "Gath" appropriately means "The winepress." David was officially out of the frying pan and into the fire.

Not long after this, the Philistines began to recognize David and talk about him: "Is this not David who they sing about? Saul has struck down his thousands, and David his ten thousand?" David was under immense pressure, so much that he began to act like he was a madman (1 Samuel 21:13). When the Philistines thought he was crazy and let him go, David wrote Psalm 34: "This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles!"

David, who slew bears, lions, and the giant Goliath, was pressed like a grape until fear came to the surface in the winepress of the Lord. He was taken to the edge of his faith, and it looked dark and hopeless. Yet, the Lord delivered him. For no matter how great your faith is, God can always stretch it a little further. His tests scale infinitely. Still, He is always there to deliver you in the end. Will you still trust Him when under the pressure of His winepress? It's amazing what He squeezes out.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please strengthen me and help me serve You today without shrinking back. I want to let go of the bad and hang onto the good. Set me free from the ungodly things that hold me back. Let Your love and peace cover me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Amen!




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Yes Abba Father, please strengthen me and help me serve You today without shrinking back. I want to let go of the bad and hang onto the good. Set me free from the ungodly things that hold me back. Let Your love and peace cover me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen. ✝️🛐




Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Amen 🙏 ❤️🙏🩷🙏🩷🙏❤️🙏!!




Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

2 weeks ago


Amen and Amen, this I pray! Oh, to look at HIM, face to face, may it be soon, Lord, I'm so ready!!! But there is still need to continue here and do Your holy will and pray for the lost!!🙏




Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Amen Amen Good morning Everyone 🌹😄🌹




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Amen 🙏🏻




Post from Wanda Pennington

Wanda Pennington commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


I pray this prayer in Jesus Name, Amen




Post from Tonya Singleton

Tonya Singleton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Needed this one today!! Amen!!!




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Amen love and peace




Post from Gloria Nebarez

Gloria Nebarez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Lord, Set me free from the ungodly things that hold me back. I want to hear your voice, lead me, teach me in Jesus name, I pray. Thank you Jesus.



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Comment from Bella Colliander

2 weeks ago

Amen, sister.🕊️


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Comment from Valeri Frank

2 weeks ago

Prayers that Jesus will set you free today Gloria... In Jesus Holy Name... Amen 🙏🏼



Post from Bella Colliander

Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Amen!🕊️




Post from Kay Collinsworth

Kay Collinsworth commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Jackie Tipton

Jackie Tipton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Amen ❤️ 🙏




Post from Linda Clark

Linda Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Amen🙏🏽




Post from Valeri Frank

Valeri Frank commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Amen! 🙏🏼




Post from Richard A Smith

Richard A Smith commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Amen.




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Winepress

2 weeks ago


Amen!





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