Book of 2 SamuelSample

STRUGGLES OF THE BELIEVERS

David’s life was threatened several times. How hard it must have been to have his enemies always chasing after him. We may have this in mind, “Why did God allow David to experience those challenges and not just make a smooth way for him? Is not David appointed by God?" These questions may not always have an answer. Let us direct our attention to David who kept crying out to God during his difficult moment: “In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, and my cry entered His ears.” (2 Sam. 22:7 NKJV) 

There are two dimensions of faith, one being the fact that we believe in God, and the second is whether we can entrust our life and whole being to Him. We often hear about trusting God, but it is not always easy. Very often we are too confident that God will protect us, then we seek for a solution with our own methods, not really relying on God.

The more time we spend with someone, the stronger our relationship becomes. The heavier our journey or the more problems we face, the stronger we need to hold on to God. Through all the difficulties he faced, David was able to recognize the might of the Lord he worshipped. He knew clearly the God who upheld him. “God is my support.” David’s faith says so. When God allows difficulties to come in our journey of life, He wants us to stretch our hands closer to His so that our steps will not stumble.

Let us try to face every difficulty in life by keeping our faith and trust in God and being faithful to Him.