Life Happens!
Our plans don’t always work out the way we think they should. In fact, life doesn’t always work out the way we plan either. Despite the plans and preparations we make, something happens along the way to change our course. These plans could be anything – from the route we take to get to work, to something much larger that changes the course of our lives. This change in course could be caused by any number of different factors and maybe even a combination of factors. The change can also be either a good one, a challenging one, or maybe both. Regardless of the situation and the cause, the course has been changed. Now what? Let’s see what David did.
David’s Change In Course
So, David is now king. He gets word that people are coming to kill him. Well, this changes his plans and the course of his day in an instant. He quickly makes new plans, gathers men, and flees on a new course to hide in the wilderness far away. While hiding, he wrote a prayer that God made Psalm 61 in the Bible.
“Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. 2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. 4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. 5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. 6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations. 7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. 8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.” Psalm 61 KJV
There are some things we can learn from this prayer. While hiding, David knew that God was still with him even though he was far away. David was also clear that he could trust in God and His protection – he knew that God was in control! With this prayer, and throughout the Bible, we see that David continually thanked God during the good and difficult times in his life.
Now What?
Let’s face it, life happens! Your plans will not always work out how you want. You will get thrown an unexpected change in course. Maybe it’s just a detour in the road or it may be big and life altering. Just pray! Know that God is with you and you are under His protection. This change in course did not surprise Him. He is in control! Trust Him and allow Him to lay out your new course for you.
“As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.” 2 Samuel 22:31
“The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.” Psalm 18:2 KJV
“The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.” Psalm 34:22 KJV
If you feel lost, God will meet you in the wilderness of your Brewing Ground and show you His path.
Let’s Brew in Trust!
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Good word!