I nearly gave up

"I am certain that I will see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living".

                                                                                    Psalm 27:13. CSB

David wrote this Psalm with certainty in his heart that God would not let him down. Even if He made David wait to the final minute, David knew that He would rescue Him. This is something that we, Jesus' believers, need to take on board and live out. Some believers have been known to say such things as, 'I feel like giving up on Jesus and making my own 

way in life.' That is a very foolish and risky thing to declare. God never lets us down. He may make us wait for our requests, but, that is not because He likes to see us climbing the walls, waiting for His help. Not at all. God will not be rushed but, He will be on time and before He answers our prayers, He will assess the situation and see if there is any danger in it for us. Sometimes, He may not answer the way we asked Him to. These are the times when He has decided that the request is not right for us. He protects us.

When we are waiting for what seems like years, it can be awful but, that is the time to relax and consider David's words above,"I am certain that I 

will see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living". Note the word 'Certain.' David was certain that He would see God's goodness while he was still alive. In other words 'Now, in this lifetime.' This was why he was able to say, 'I would have lost heart, unless I had believed.' NKJV. Note the word 'Believed,' David was not only certain but, he believed. He looked at the answer through his faith-filled eyes (2 Cor 5:7). He knew that there was hope in God, and He was patient and waited for the right time. And this is what we need to do, as well.

David didn't say, 'I nearly gave up'. He said, 'I would have lost heart, unless I had believed - ' And this is the way we need to live. There is hope in Jesus Christ! Bob Gass once said, 'Look beyond the eclipse, the sun will shine again.' So stand up straight, dust yourself down and praise God until 

that wonderful moment when God will act on your behalf (in the land of there living). Don't give up hope. Don;'t be tempted to say negative words such as, 'I nearly gave up.' Check out what the apostle Paul said in Ephesians 4:29 'No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear'.' 

So there you have it; stay in faith; remain certain that god will deliver, and He will.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

Lord Jesus, I have sinned   

I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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