“For the waves of death encompassed me, torrents of
destruction assailed me, the cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death
confronted me. In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God
I called. From
his temple he heard my voice, and my cry came to his ears” (2 Samuel 22:5-7,
ESV).
The walls of the adversarial distresses around me push and
pressure my heart and soul. Who and what are these tormenters? Why do they have
so much strength and where can I find relief from this excruciating agony and
pain? I am being crushed by all that is around me. Their words taunt me as they
assault me and I am close to surrendering to their brutal and continuous
onslaught.
The sheer power of the emotion in my heart comes and goes like waves beating upon the rocks. There are moments
when I gather some strength by resolution and determination in my mind only to
have that slight edge taken away by the crashing power of the raging emotion. I
am drenched in my best efforts as I try to maneuver my way along this
treacherous rocky shoreline I find myself negotiating.
I am having such a hard time seeing anything around me in
the invading darkness that covers my sight and my way. I am floundering here in
the turning and looking and I cannot see any path upon which to venture that
will lead my out of this place of uncertainty and despairing night time.
I am alone and I am used up. I call to my God. I wait and
tears leak from my eyes. At last, I feel
my God come and by His everlasting strength ... a relief comes by His sheer
might to push back against the crushing pressures around me. The Almighty God
hears and He comes … lifting me up from my frail unsteadiness and the
insecurity of this treacherous unpredictable place; to a refuge of
encouragement and assurances by His loving presence. Finally My Savior comes
with the penetrating light of His concerning love to show me ... my first
feeble steps away from this dark place and the pathway of His grace that will
guide me forward in the days ahead. Thanks, be to God for He has come in the
crushing, crashing and the covering. My heart begins to fill with thanksgiving
for my God, for He is now again and again … my rock, my deliverer and my light.
“The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer, my God,
… my stronghold, and my savior … He drew me out of many waters … and my God
lightens my darkness … This God – his way is perfect; the word of the LORD
proves true; he is a shield for those who take refuge in him” (Selections from
2 Samuel 22, ESV).
Suggested Bible Support and Strength … 2 Samuel 22
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