Not really. But I've had...we've all had...tough times. I know, I know. David was a man after God's own heart, right? Yes. He was a man. Prone to feeling everything we do. And that's what makes David such a tremendous example of God's strength and provision.
At the point where David was feeling he was somewhere just south of worthless, he calls out to God. Acknowledging God's sovereignty, David prays for His deliverance...for His sustaining. David prayed not to be a mockery before fools, knowing he was a servant of the one true God. At his lowest, David knew where to go for help. He knew his Father would be there and be strong enough to pick him up (again).
And though David knew the power of God, the real distance between creature and creator, he called out. David didn't let his condition prevent him from calling out to the One who created the universe, every blade of grass and every star in the sky (who He knows by name!!). How unworthy must David have been feeling?
Hitting close to home? Knowing how frail, fleeting, and sadly, vain, we are, how dare we open our mouths to God...to the King of Kings? How dare you! But He wants us to. He created this life and caused us to be born in this exact time and place. He knew what needed to happen inside and around us to refine us, to allow us to live in his service, and to see our absolute need of Him. He gave us choice and wants us to exercise it...even when we feel so unworthy, so entirely inadequate.
But watch out, 'cause those are the folks He uses most powerfully.
So David asks the Lord to strengthen him so that he may continue in His service. David saw nothing else of real worth.
Pray to the Lord. He is - yesterday, today, and forever - interested in our lives, in bringing us back to him. When you're down, look up. Open your heart and your mouth to God. He created you, has set great value on you, and will work through you to bring glory to his name.
And that's all I got to say about that.
- submitted by Norm and Melissa Wilson
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