Rescue
I remember breaking down years ago when I was in college, and I was on a stretch of road that felt desolate. We were miles from a freeway exit. Some students that went to the same college “happen to be on the same road” and noticed us. They stopped to help – my car was overheating. We made it home that weekend and got the car repaired. I was profoundly thankful for the rescue. It was a bit later as I grew in my faith, that I realized God orchestrated that rescue. He is always involved in my normal everyday life.
As I was reading the story of David and Goliath again this morning, I was reminded of God’s rescue. David was fearless before the giant because God had rescued him from a bear and a lion. He was filled with God’s Presence and His Spirit. Check this out…
37 The Lord who rescued me from the claws of the lion and the bear will rescue me from this Philistine!” (1 Samuel 17:37 NLT)
The battle with Goliath was already over in David’s mind. He was confident of God’s rescue once again.
I need rescue often.
I got up earlier this morning because I’m thinking about the day ahead. I will be attending the memorial service of my dear friend, Jeff. My heart has been so heavy going into this trip. I feel encouragement and peace with the Presence of God. I need God to rescue me from the pain in my heart. I know that Jeff knew the Lord. I know that he is in His Presence. My heart is hurting at the thought that I won’t see him on earth again.
I need rescue by God from grief and pain.
I need rescued by God from my own pride and stupidity.
I need rescue by God from my stubborn and crusty heart.
The Lord has rescued me over and over through the years. I know that He will rescue me again and again. His pursuit of my heart is relentless and I’m profoundly thankful. I know His Presence will cover me with peace as I walk through this season of grief.
Pressing On!
Dwayne