Psalms 3:3
But thou, O Adonai, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Even In the midst of betrayal from his blood relatives and from his people, this man, Kind David, went to His Lord in a spirit of victory.
How many of us, when faced with the daily problems and inconveniences of life allow ourselves to indulge, sometimes subconsciously, in a spirit of complaint, even of ‘righteous’ indignation against God saying, “How could You, after all be so cruel to me. I have confessed your name publicly; I am a devout believer. Afeter all, You should be careful; Your reputation could be smeared if You treat Your people so.” What a pity!
We mention His Name, and then forget the injunction of the apostle that says, all they that will live godly in Messiah-Yeshua shall suffer persecution (I Timothy 3:13). The Master Himself reminded us of the rabbinic injunction, The servant is not greater than his master, if they have persecuted Me, they will persecute you also” (John 15:20). We need to remember, that even though He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth (Isaiah 53:7). In spite of all that may befall us, He seems to still be better to us than He was to Himself when He was on the earth.
Instead of complaining, may we look to our Master with the assurance of forgiveness, strength, support, love, vindication from enemies, and victory over our trials. May we rest upon Him. May our hearts own the perfect peace of those who believe by faith in His blessed Words, unmoved by the not by the sight of trouble around them. May we partake of the substance of things hoped for, of the evidence of things on t seen. Hebrews 11:1
NOTE:* “The Greek word for “substance” is huposthasis” meaning title deed. When we have the title deed for something, we Know we own it because of the deed on paper even though we haven’t seen it and do yet enjoy the full benefits of its use. In the same way, we are redeemed as the ‘contract’ says, but not yet restored.
Even In the midst of betrayal from his blood relatives and from his people, this man, Kind David, went to His Lord in a spirit of victory.
How many of us, when faced with the daily problems and inconveniences of life allow ourselves to indulge, sometimes subconsciously, in a spirit of complaint, even of ‘righteous’ indignation against God saying, “How could You, after all be so cruel to me. I have confessed your name publicly; I am a devout believer. Afeter all, You should be careful; Your reputation could be smeared if You treat Your people so.” What a pity!
We mention His Name, and then forget the injunction of the apostle that says, all they that will live godly in Messiah-Yeshua shall suffer persecution (I Timothy 3:13). The Master Himself reminded us of the rabbinic injunction, The servant is not greater than his master, if they have persecuted Me, they will persecute you also” (John 15:20). We need to remember, that even though He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth (Isaiah 53:7). In spite of all that may befall us, He seems to still be better to us than He was to Himself when He was on the earth.
Instead of complaining, may we look to our Master with the assurance of forgiveness, strength, support, love, vindication from enemies, and victory over our trials. May we rest upon Him. May our hearts own the perfect peace of those who believe by faith in His blessed Words, unmoved by the not by the sight of trouble around them. May we partake of the substance of things hoped for, of the evidence of things on t seen. Hebrews 11:1
NOTE:* “The Greek word for “substance” is huposthasis” meaning title deed. When we have the title deed for something, we Know we own it because of the deed on paper even though we haven’t seen it and do yet enjoy the full benefits of its use. In the same way, we are redeemed as the ‘contract’ says, but not yet restored.
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