Will You Let Him

Today’s Bible readings are Exodus 19:16-21:21, Matthew 23:13-39, Psalm 28:1-9, & Proverbs, 7:1-5

Psalm 28:1

¹ I pray to you, O Lord, my rock. Do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you are silent, I might as well give up and die.

Have you ever had a time in your life where you didn’t know what to do or where to turn? Has there ever been a problem so great that you didn’t know where to begin to solve it? Have you ever been so burdened that you felt like you were dying inside?

I know that these are familiar feelings to most of us. They are also familiar feelings to people like King David. David was a man who knew what it was to be under personal attack from the enemy. He had a life that was plagued with trials, yet the Lord delivered him from them all.

David was laughed at by his brothers when he stepped out to slay Goliath. David was out casted by a king that he served loyally. He was then hunted like an animal. He was chased from place to place running for his life. He never did anything wrong to deserve this kind of treatment. He was faithful & operated in integrity & seemed to suffer for it. He had chances to kill his enemy but chose to honor God by honor the king instead. Yet evil was what he was repaid with.

This sounds like the story of many people’s lives. It seems like things happen that just aren’t fair. The waves can come crashing down at the worst times in life. But I love that David knew what mattered most—he was not alone in his hardship. He had a Champion on his side. The Almighty God was in His corner. The Lord was his ROCK!!!

David discovered what I want each of you to discover; as long as we can turn to God we have nothing to fear.

David cried out in desperation for God to answer his cry. He made it clear that without God’s help he had no help to turn to. This sounds like a sad state to find yourself in but I believe this is a GREAT place to be.

When we come to the end of our rope we then are able to experience the mighty hand of God lift us up. David experienced the power & presence of God in way that most people never come to know. WHY??? I say it is because in his time of need he cried out to God. As a result, God heard his cry & saved him.

Who do you cry out to in your time of need? Who’s name do you call on when the going is tough? Who do you call when you don’t know what to do? Many turn to friends. Millions turn to Facebook. Some turn to their church family. I think it is time to turn to God.

I want to challenge you today to take the 3 biggest concerns in your life right now & give them to Jesus. Trust Him to work them out. Lay it down for Him to fix. This may mean a family situation. This may also mean a financial need. It could also be a health issue. Regardless of the details, He is able to do all things well. The question is—WILL YOU LET HIM???

Pastor Richard Schlotter