UNCERTAINTY
20th Jul 2016
If we were to take a somewhat superficial glance at the Psalms of David we might think that his life was all “green pastures and still waters”! David’s life however was under great pressure. King Saul was trying to kill him, Absalom was seeking to steal the throne and there was trouble on every side.
We are living in tragic times and days of great instability, and as believers we need to know how to counteract these things which seek to rob us of our peace and security. When we read what David wrote in Psalm 103 we learn what we need to do in times like these.
David begins the Psalm, “Bless the Lord, O my soul and all that is within me, bless his holy name” Get your eyes away from your circumstances and onto God who does not change and who cares for every detail of your life.
“Bless the Lord, O my soul and forget not all his benefits” Start the day by thanking God for all the blessings He has poured out on your life and family. Thanksgiving is such a powerful weapon against fear and despondency.
“Who forgives all your sins” There is nothing you have done that cannot be forgiven, you simply need to confess and receive instant forgiveness. Don’t allow condemnation to blight your life. The devil is “the accuser of the brethren”, Jesus is the one who always forgives.
“And heals all your diseases” David will have known how God kept his people in the desert free from the diseases of Egypt and revealed Himself as “I am the Lord who heals you.” God has not changed and when Jesus died, “He bore our sins and carried our diseases.”
“Who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you will love and compassion” You are rescued from the pit of despair and overwhelmed by His love.
“Who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagles” What an amazing God who meets your every need.
Use these words of David to banish uncertainty and renew your joy and strength.
by Charles Sibthorpe
