"As for God, His way is perfect; The Word of The LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him. For who is God besides The LORD? And who is The Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect." 2 Samuel 22:31-33 (NIV)
The unknown author of this book of the Bible states that God's way is perfect and The Word of The Lord is perfect. He also states that God protects all who believe and come to Him. Then the author asks two rhetorical questions before saying that God gives him strength and leads him in the right way. The "him" here could refer to the author, or to King David whom he was writing about.
God's way is perfect because He is perfect. Jesus, God The Son, and God The Father are one. (John 10:30 and 1 John 5:7) The way of God must be perfect because Jesus said "I am the way." (John 14:6) It is The Lord God who shows His believers the way, the right path to take, and it is He who prepares and strengthens us for what we will face during life's journey. Some times, as our refuge, He hides and shields us, in order to protect us. Some times He shares some of His power and strength with us, so that we can endure and conquer the challenges that we face. God does not make us perfect, He shows the right path to take and leads us in the perfect way. Jesus, The Christ, The Son of God, is the perfect way, and He gives us the choice whether to believe and follow Him or not.
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
Trust In The Lord He Will Keep His Word
"You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in Your word. Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God! Sustain me according to Your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed." Psalms 119:114-116 (NIV)
This unknown author is alternating between praising God and pleading with God for His help and protection. He is reminding God of His promise to sustain His people (Psalms 55:22 & Psalms 89:21).
God is our protector and our provider. He gives us strength for each day and hope for the future. In Him shall we put out faith and trust. According to His word, we can cast all of our cares upon Him and He will sustain us.
This unknown author is alternating between praising God and pleading with God for His help and protection. He is reminding God of His promise to sustain His people (Psalms 55:22 & Psalms 89:21).
God is our protector and our provider. He gives us strength for each day and hope for the future. In Him shall we put out faith and trust. According to His word, we can cast all of our cares upon Him and He will sustain us.
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