"When Your World Comes Crashing In"

Psalm 27:2-3, "When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident."

As you may know, David served as the king of Israel. He faced many wars and battles during his reign. There were times when he even had to go against his own son who disrespected him by going after his kingship. Although many of us do not come up against an actual war like David, we do face persecution, hardship, and challenges. I call it, "when your world comes crashing in." What am I referring to? When the pressures and stresses of this life tries to come with the purpose of destroying you.

For King David it came in the form of an actual warfare. For us today, our warfare may come in many different forms. Just becuase it may not be a physical warfare doesn't make it less dangerous, Why? Sometimes we cannot see when it's coming. When an army or enemy was advancing against King David, many times he knew about it, but many times when a storm comes crashing in against us it usually blindsides us without warning. Whether it be through the death of a loved one, sickness, disease, financial hardships, marriage problems, sibling rivalry, or just life beating us up. Through it all, David begins Psalm 27 with an incredible DECLARATION: "The LORD is my LIGHT, and my SALVATION -whom shall I fear? The LORD is the STRONGHOLD of my life -of whom shall I be afraid?" David through praise & Worship was reminding himself of the truth and faithfulness of God! What an incredible declaration. In other words, David said, "Even if I walk through the valley of the shadow of death" where is dark and lonely, "You are my light." When it feels like I can go on, "You are my Savior," and when I need a shoulder to lean on, "You are my Stronghold." The Lord is worthy of our Trust!

Today you may feel as though you are losing the battle, but remember that the Lord is your stronghold. He is faithful and Loving! When you read the rest of the Psalm you see that David did not focus on the storm, but he focused on the incredible presence and beauty of God!

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