"I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living" Psalm 27:13 NKJV
Many translations do not include the first part of this verse which is written in italics. Words and phrases in italics indicate expressions in the original language which require clarification by additional English words. This practice was done throughout the history of The King James Bible, and is a useful addition in understanding what the author was actually saying, rather like a paraphrase. Here, the actual meaning of the verse is more understandable and gives an insight into what David was feeling when he wrote it.
The Amplified Bible says, 'What would have become of me? This is an excellent place to start this discussion. Where would you have been if Jesus hadn't have turned up at the right time in your life? For myself, I may well have remained with facial paralysis. I had had it so long that the doctors treating me felt it was permanent and could become worse. Jesus, who I didn't know at the time, turned up and healed me. That was 42 years ago. If He hadn't have turned up, I would have lost heart.
What about you? Where would you have been if He hadn't have turned up in your life? What would have become of you? Think back to that time (if there was one) when you desperately needed help. Perhaps you may have called on Him and He helped you; but if you hadn't have called on Him, what would have happened to you?
Think back to the time when you were at your lowest. You may have lost everything, or it felt that way. You may have been lonely, lost and practically penniless, without a decent friend in the world. And then, the friend to beat all friends - Jesus, turned up. How grateful we need to be to Him, how thankful for what He has done. You may have been ill but, now you're well. You may have been lonely but now, you're secure. You may have had nothing but now, you have everything - Jesus. This is worth a shout of praise; a loud 'Thank you Jesus'.
A man alone and in pain, on a cruel cross, surrounded by taunting people did all of this for you. He died, rose again and sought you out. What would have become of you, if He hadn't?
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