David knew God. He knew God’s love for him. He knew God’s
strength and protection. He knew God’s majesty. He knew God’s silence. He knew
God’s rewards. He knew God’s peace. He knew God’s retribution.
All through the Psalms we hear David’s conversations with
God … when he is in awe of God’s majesty and when he can’t feel God’s presence;
when God brings victory and when the enemy is winning; when there is great
sorrow and loss and when the blessings abound; when there is shame and fear of
losing the One who has been his hiding place and when there is an unconditional
love that engulfs him.
It seems that in all things David encountered, he was always
able to circle around to the source of his joy. Knowing God. He knew God in an intimate
manner that caused him to connect with Him on all occasions. It strengthened the
bond that he did not ever want to lose.
How did David get to know God like that, you might ask. Well, once there was this lion that threatened his life and the life of his sheep and God was there. Then there was this giant that needed to be slain... and God was there. Then a King that David loved and served faithfully put out a contract on his life... and God was there. And there was a heinous sin in his life ... and still God was there. Looking at the life of David I think it is safe to say that we get to know God a whole lot better when life is rough than when it is smooth sailing.
How did David get to know God like that, you might ask. Well, once there was this lion that threatened his life and the life of his sheep and God was there. Then there was this giant that needed to be slain... and God was there. Then a King that David loved and served faithfully put out a contract on his life... and God was there. And there was a heinous sin in his life ... and still God was there. Looking at the life of David I think it is safe to say that we get to know God a whole lot better when life is rough than when it is smooth sailing.
How is your joy level? Being a mom gives you many
opportunities for joy… but what about when the milk is dripping off the table
for the third time today, the baby has another ear infection, Tigger is bouncing
in and out of the toilet, your checking account is in the red and you are
exhausted from trying to keep all the plates spinning and you can’t even remember the
last time you had quality time with your husband?
Don’t let the events of the day rob you of your joy. Instead use those lions and giants and crazy kings that threaten to bring you down as an opportunity for you to watch God do what only He can do. Joy for
David didn’t disappear when his life was in jeopardy because he had
learned from a very young age that God was his Provider. In the midst of the
storm that can sucked every ounce of happiness out of your world, God is your Provider.
No matter what is going on in your life. He is there and is able to bring
comfort and peace if you will let go of your need for control and realize that
He’s got this. It’s too big for you anyway.
"The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I will praise him."
Psalm 28:7
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