Scripture:
Psalm 34:19 "Many are the afflictions of the righteous; but Jehovah delivereth him out of them all."
Observation:
The Psalmist here tells us that there will be afflictions when we are righteous, but that the Lord, Jehovah, will deliver us out of them all. He doesn't promise that bad things won't happen, he simply tells us that bad things can be expected, but that the Lord will deliver His people out of the afflictions.
Application:
Many people get upset at God when something bad happens to them. They feel like God hasn't taken good care of them. Sometimes we feel like God isn't doing His job when we go through trying times. God tells us here that we can expect afflictions in our lives, but that He will deliver us out of them all. Instead of being mad at Him for letting them come, we must trust Him because He will deliver us out of them ALL.
Prayer:
Lord God, You are the God who delivers Your people out of ALL of our afflictions. You always come through for those who are Yours. Thank You for always coming through on Your end of the deal. Help me to remain faithful when I don't see the deliverance at the time I think I should.
Your Son,
Jeff
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