25/06/2010
Security & Trust
Psalm 23 starts and driving directly to the Lord, the main supplier of all things: "The Lord is my shepherd and I shall not want." Verse very well known among believers and nonbelievers, but little practiced as the only truth in life. Let God be your landlord, a single dependency, not only in times of distress or material blessing, but, regardless of circumstances, as an inexhaustible source of life and care. Let God be our pastor is, above all, trust in someone that no one can stop. It's like being in an immovable rock. Romans 14:8 sums up our total dependence on God: "For if we live, live to the Lord if we die, we die unto the Lord. So that, or we live or die, we are the Lord."
In the second verse, "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters." David continues to direct your life to the Lord, showing that it rests securely. For many trust is something momentary, while for others it becomes unthinkable. There are desperate situations in our lives where we lose our faith! We can do the kind of "super Christians" but we know that we are limited, and we reload our forces with the word of God. This is the secret for not losing faith. "And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us because we perish. And he said unto them, that fear, ye of little faith? "(Matthew 8:25-26a)
In Matthew 7:24-25 the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says: "Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine and doeth them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house upon the rock; And the rain descended, and ran rivers and the winds blew and beat upon that house, not fall, because it was built on the ROCK. "If each day we are edified by the word, even if the fear comes, we'll be ready to say "He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside the still waters."
In the third verse says: "He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake." You at some point in his life felt weak? Or even thought about giving up by not having more troops? Who has not experienced it? Jesus Christ, was sad before he was arrested, but not to the point of being weakened spiritually: "My soul is deeply saddened, a sadness mortal ..." (Matthew 26:38 a). When we are really sad or weakened spiritually beseech God with sighs too deep, according to the Holy Spirit. When this happens God, with your immense love, pour your mercy, stirring up our minds, through his grace. It's like being inside a well, asking for help to save someone until you get a helping hand throwing a rope to help you. This rope, for we who are believers, has been thrown on the cross of Calvary.
The fourth verse is a confirmation of the previous verse, because the righteousness of God is with David, even in times of tribulations: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." The hand of God is on our side, so we walk with Him every day, without fearing any fear. When the adversity begin to rise it's time to put into practice what he learned: The word! It is these moments that we must be strong and not return to the path of disbelief. A practical example: Imagine yourself walking on a street where it is stopped by a thief trying to steal it, even if you have no money or belongings. This situation, which could have several consequences, can only be a proof in our lives. But above all, we must be confident in the Lord "for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."
In the fifth verse David, by faith, the victory thanks to God, asking for a spiritual feast in the presence of his enemies: "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over." Hallelujah! What joy! So many times we were accused, but we know he gives us the victory and the place of honor.
In the last verse he confirms the righteousness of God through his mercy and grace: "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever." The victory has been won by David on his final journey, for he dwelt in the house of the Lord for long days. We Christians will pass in a transformation, gaining a glorified body, which will have no pain or sorrow. Thus, after many battles, tears, some trajectories reconstructed, we will dwell in the house of the Lord, winning the crown of eternity at the hands of Jesus Christ!"Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. "(Revelation 4:11)
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