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HE DELIVERS ME

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

Day 192

“He is my refuge, my place of safety;
he is my God, and I am trusting Him”
Psalm 91:2

This is the place we should be in at all times. But to be there we have to be dwelling and resting in God our Father. How can we know Him unless our relationship is mature? The prodigal son’s brother didn’t know his father, yet he had everything. So when it came to mercy, he had none and got angry with his father for receiving his brother back! He lived in his father’s house and didn’t trust him!

It’s possible to taste of God’s refuge and safety. It’s possible to receive grace and mercy from Him, yet not really know Him. When it comes to going through turbulent waters, we must have the revelation and understanding of our Father’s almighty power, protection, grace and mercy in our lives. We need to know His character and integrity beyond any shadow of a doubt. And that only comes from a mature relationship and intimacy with Him.

“He who dwells . . .” tells it all. It is that Christian who will find shelter, rest, refuge and complete total trust in the Lord, knowing He is our fortress. Then, and only then, will you pass through the waters and fire untouched. He is our God and He will deliver you.

“If you make the LORD your refuge, if you make the Most
High your shelter, no evil will conquer you;
no plague will come near your dwelling.”
Psalm 91:9-10

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GOD’S PROMISES

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Day 185

“Fear not . . .”
Isaiah 43:1b-2

God’s redemption comes with great and powerful promises. One promise is His Divine Presence and care throughout our life. Knowing these promises will keep us in life and in facing trials and tribulations

We were chosen by God before the foundations of the earth. His love called us to Himself and one of His first promises when He released us from captivity was, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you.” The blood of His Son was shed to redeem us and so we would know, He called us by name. We are His. He knows us intimately. We belong to Him. We are the sheep of His pasture.

Not one thing happens that He has not permitted. He is there in the midst of those times we encounter difficulty in our life. Even though our natural instinct is to cry out to God to deliver us, get us out quickly or remove it now, it may not happen. Instead of removal, He does something far greater – He takes us through it. He not only will be with us and not let us be overcome, we’ll not be harmed. And, He will give us encouragement.

“And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows”

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OUR RESCUER

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Day 184

“He rescues the poor from their distress”
Psalm 107:41

What happens to us when we are in dry place and everything around us is lifeless? It seems God has disappeared, He isn’t around anywhere. Our day is a rut, one of dull routine. We seem to drift aimlessly. We may even be experiencing hopelessness. We are overwhelmed with the matters of life. How did we get there? Maybe we put ourselves there by stupidity or through sin and rebellion. Ultimately it seems nothing can be done and no matter what we try, it is useless.

It is in these very places that the Sovereignty and Glory of God may be seen. God calls forth things which are not as if they were. He can turn the deserts into pools of water and flowing springs. On the very ground where we have failed, He is able to turn it for our good. We are His people, the sheep in His pasture. He hears our cries, even when these have become muffled by our own doing. He will rescue us.

The faithful love of the Lord is seen throughout history. He brought His people out of slavery in Egypt. Even when they rebelled against Him in later years and He chastised them, He once again brought them out of captivity. His heart turned to them for no one heard them. And when He released them, He gave them increase in their lives. He is here today and is still rescuing us. What a God this is! His love is unfailing towards us.

“The Lord is my portion,
therefore I will wait for Him”
Lamentations 3:24

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OUR FATHER’S HELP

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Day 180

“Thou art my help and my deliverer”
Psalm 40:17

Deep in our nature there is a great desire to be accepted. It is the nature of love. Sin has twisted this in a way that we deeply struggle with these issues. Consider how much the word ‘self-esteem’ pervades discussions today. The wrongful expression of these deep desires leads to sin.

God greatly desires our love. He created us to love and know Him. And He longs to have our whole being and heart to love Him. But, how can we love God with our sin, faults, imperfections, failures, etc.? We are blinded by our own flesh. Even the best of our intentions, all our self-strength, strongest will, best efforts will not cleanse us or make us right. We may express our desire and say we love God, but our lives often seem to prove otherwise.

God is our helper. He can do what we cannot do. He can do what is not possible. That’s why He first loved us. Then He shed His love abroad in our hearts so we can love. And He promises to circumcise our hearts – cleanse us and make us right. He is a Father who looks upon His children with tenderness and will do whatever it takes to make us clean. He will lead, direct, and take us through life to accomplish His purposes. He is a glorious God full of grace and mercy for us, His children.

“The Lord will cleanse your heart …
so that you will love Him with
all your heart and soul”
Deuteronomy 30:6

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THE GREAT DELIVERER

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Day 161

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous;
But the Lord delivers him out of them all”
Psalm 34:19

Sometimes we do not always comprehend the depth of what God’s word conveys to us. Take, for instance, afflictions. It is our nature to want to be free from afflictions and when they happen, we look to God to get us out right away! What is missing here is not knowing our Father and how He interacts with us. What better place is there than His word to witness His character and nature?

David experienced God in the midst of severe afflictions. It was through these experiences he learned of God’s faithfulness to deliver His children. And it led David to declare it in this Psalm, “But the Lord delivers him out of them all.” Think about it; the Lord delivers the righteous out of all afflictions. Do you understand the implication? There isn’t any affliction you go through that the Lord will not deliver you out of. The promise isn’t keeping you from them, but delivering you out of them – taking you through them victoriously. What a promise!

The promise is more extensive than being delivered out of the afflictions. He will deliver you from all your fears! He will hear your cry and will turn on your enemies. And He will draw near you to comfort you. You shall be preserved. This is our God and this is His eternal promise to all of us who love Him.

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted,
And saves those who are crushed in spirit”
Psalm 34:18

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