Tuesday, February 14, 2012

February 14

Psalm 34

A trial or a legacy?

In Psalm 34:11, the writer invites us to listen to his words. Probably because he felt he had something invaluable to share. David, the beloved king of Israel, had many successful years of walking intimately before of the Lord. Many of which, included fleeing for his life on the backside of the desert. It’s through these “trial times” recorded in scripture, we are able to get to know the “man after God’s own heart”. And it was during yet another affliction of David the words of Psalm 34 were birthed. In fact, when these words were written, David had just fled the presence of King Abimelech. Only this time he had acted like a crazy man. Once again, he was running for his life.
Heart pounding and out of breath, David found a place to hide. Tears burned as they rolled down his sun burnt cheeks and his body shook in exhaustion. His thoughts raced back to better times. Times in which he lie in a field, filling it with praises. He hadn’t asked to become king. Why him? Why this? Yet, amidst the racing torrent of questions, he drew near to God instead of shaking his fist at Him. And he prayed. His words went something like this, “ I know Your eyes are upon me and You are watching over me. I cry aloud to You, for You always rescue me. You are close to me in my brokenness and I know you will redeem my soul.”
Recently, I listened to a teaching from one of my favorite pastors. The premise of his message was that if we don’t draw near to God in our brokenness and pain, then we will never embrace Him in our successes. David knew God amidst his sucessess and clung to him in trial. He was the living example of a man who hungered for God in the wilderness, yet thought upon Him while lying on his bed inside of a palace.
Psalm 34 is the historical account of one of the many trials of David. A story of a broken man throwing himself into the arms of the God he knew would rescue him. For us who follow after him, it’s a legacy of enduring faithfulness and encouragement for the broken hearted.
Don’t give in amidst your trial, and whatever you do, don’t underestimate your faithfulness. You are writing your legacy.
Blessings,

Lauryn Everett


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