“Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.”
David is not yet king. He is running from king Saul along with three thousand men that are seeking for his life. Psalm 57 is the reference to when he is hiding in the cave found in I Samuel 24:1-3. David has been anointed to be the next king of Israel, but his reign is not yet in place. One day, David will be the king, but not before calamities! The word calamity is defined as a great misfortune, or cause of misery. Its seems that God is allowing this situation in David’s life so he will simply trust Him through all misfortunes in life. Maybe today it not what you hoped or expected it to be, but know that God knows right where you are. He knows your future, He knows tomorrow! Where is your faith right now? Have you been responding like David? “…for my soul trusteth in thee:” Could it be that God is allowing calamity in your life so you will simply trust in Him? Notice what David says in the middle of the verse, “…yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.” One day, this COVID-19 calamity will be behind us, but where are you standing right now? Is the Lord truly your refuge? Are you truly trusting in Him? The word refuge is defined as shelter or protection from danger or distress. The Bible says God is our refuge! Amen! When you think of a Wildlife Refuge it should give you a hunger to be in the backwoods! As a hunter, could you think of a better place to be? A wildlife refuge is a place where lands and wildlife populations are preserved and protected. Its a place of peace and a place where you can get a great look of God’s love toward man! He made it for us! Amen! Some refuge’s throughout the US are protected from hunting and fishing, but there are many that allow hunting and fishing to protect certain species from being over populated and malnourished. Can you imagine right now sitting on a wildlife refuge, on a cool fall day, with a gun or bow in hand? What peace! What happiness! What serenity! So why can’t we feel this way during COVID-19! Could it be that your soul is not trusting in HIM? There are two things that will really hinder your peace during this time; first, if you have not put your faith and trust in Christ, you have no hope. You could die of COVID-19 or you could die of other things, and the Bible says you will pay for your sins for all of eternity in the lake of fire that was made for Satan. Revelation 20:15 “And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” There is good news! The gospel is defined as the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and all you have to do, is confess that to God and believe it with your heart. If your not saved, you will never find peace in this situation, nor anything else in this world. You can settle it right now as you read this devotion. Romans 10:9 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Are you trusting in Christ? Have you made Him the center of your life? Get it settled at this very moment! Secondly, are you right with God? Maybe your a believer, but still living without peace. The Bible says you can’t live with sin in your life and live in peace. I John 1:9 says “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Confess your sin to Him and you will find peace! Proverbs 28:13 “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.” God is here for your calamities! He is our strength and shield! Are you resting in Him as your refuge? Is your soul trusting in Him? Psalm 57:1 “Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.”
Memory Verse Week 3/23/20
Psalm 57:1
“Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.”
