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In adversity, the character Is revealed
22 May 2017 at 02:54hrs | Views
And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom. 2 Samuel 15:14
David was never more worthy of admiration than in his hour of adversity. Never was this cedar of God truly greater than when wrestling with the storm and tempest....
With spirits broken and in tearful emotion, but without one expression of repining, he turns his back upon the scenes of his glory and also of his crime, and pursues his flight for his life.
In his overwhelming affliction, David's resolution is taken. He, like the tall cedar of Lebanon, looks toward heaven.... When things get tough, you caught between the rock & the stone; where do you look unto for help?
Had he possessed selfish motives and a high opinion of himself, he would gladly have gathered everything that would build up his sinking fortunes and give him the power to secure his safety..... But he thought of repentance though faced with challenges and having options to do (evil though) to overcome his adversaries.
He recalled how ofttimes God had worked for him, and thought, "If He accepts my repentance, He may yet give me His favour and turn my mourning to joy.... On the other hand, if He has no delight in me, if He has forgotten me if He will leave me to exile or to perish, I will not murmur. I deserve His judgments and will submit to it all.
God needs people who will always take the right path to resolve everything regardless of the situation they're facing. Our characters will always reveal and determine our destiny..... But those who live the life of pure religion will always take decisions guided by the heavenly host.
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David was never more worthy of admiration than in his hour of adversity. Never was this cedar of God truly greater than when wrestling with the storm and tempest....
With spirits broken and in tearful emotion, but without one expression of repining, he turns his back upon the scenes of his glory and also of his crime, and pursues his flight for his life.
In his overwhelming affliction, David's resolution is taken. He, like the tall cedar of Lebanon, looks toward heaven.... When things get tough, you caught between the rock & the stone; where do you look unto for help?
Had he possessed selfish motives and a high opinion of himself, he would gladly have gathered everything that would build up his sinking fortunes and give him the power to secure his safety..... But he thought of repentance though faced with challenges and having options to do (evil though) to overcome his adversaries.
He recalled how ofttimes God had worked for him, and thought, "If He accepts my repentance, He may yet give me His favour and turn my mourning to joy.... On the other hand, if He has no delight in me, if He has forgotten me if He will leave me to exile or to perish, I will not murmur. I deserve His judgments and will submit to it all.
God needs people who will always take the right path to resolve everything regardless of the situation they're facing. Our characters will always reveal and determine our destiny..... But those who live the life of pure religion will always take decisions guided by the heavenly host.
#thefaithlliveby
kaybeesibbs@gmail.com
Word Powered by; TROVOCO a registered Christian oriented Charity Trust wholly devoted to alleviating the plight of the underprivileged (destitute children, the orphans and the disabled amongst others).
Follow/ click on this link to join TROVOCO WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/2OFv5XwTR5mGtW5PQ3Wdz4
Make your donations to the underprivileged kids via our Treasurer on +263 772 937 477( ecocash range from as little as $2 to as much as you can afford).
Contact; (Chairperson) Mthulisi Ndlovu +263 778 481 481/ +267763 50865. To get more information or to join us.
Or Nkomo Bhekinkosi on +263 777 403 986
TROVOCO 'A closer walk with them'.
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