Psalm 9:9
By BunGirl
@BunGirl (2638)
United States
April 4, 2007 11:27am CST
"Jehovah also will be a high tower for the oppressed, A high tower in times of trouble;" (ASV)
Living a Christian life is no guarantee against difficulty. God never promised to keep us from pain or struggle. Instead He has promised to help us get through whatever hardships may com our way. Paul, who knew what it was to suffer for the gospel if anyone did, wrote "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39 ASV)
Likewise, David, who wrote the above referenced Psalm would know all about times of trouble. His reign as King was marked by assassination attempts, battles and struggles, yet he never lost his faith in God. The same sentiment of God's refuge is echoed in Psalm 32:7 where he writes "Thou art my hiding-place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; Thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance." (ASV)
Now then, if David (who was an adulterer and a murderer) and Paul (who was there for the stoning of the first Christian martyr before God got hold of him) can find solace in God's love and protection, then can't we all expect the same?
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@NancyLobo (680)
• India
5 Apr 07
Yes as Christians the more you draw closer to God the more testing and suffering will come, but God will give you the grace in your suffering, he will show many miracles along the way and You will know that even in all the difficulties you have to depend upon him and trust only in him and yes nothing can separate us from his love nether depth nor height or any pother creature, it is rightly said, thanks for posting this, it gives me encouragement and uplifment
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@estherlou (5015)
• United States
4 Apr 07
Yes, God's promises are for all of us who come to Him. Our problem is, it seems to be easier to believe for someone else than for ourselves. Sometimes we listen to satan's lies and believe we are unworthy or not deserving but have a strong faith when we pray or believe on behalf of someone else. Thanks for the reminder of God's love, mercy and His promises.
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@sunsham68 (1376)
• India
4 Apr 07
Great post. Yes I believe you are right and we are all allowed to make U turns and reconcile with God if we truly regret our mistakes. Its of our own making though, if we find ways and means to justify sinful choices and end up being separated from God's great plan for our lives and our after life with Him in eternity!
