Sing!

Sing!

But I will sing of Your mighty strength and power; yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy and loving-kindness in the morning; for You have been to me a defense (a fortress and a high tower) and a refuge in the day of my distress. Psalm 59:16 AMPC

David was referred to as a man after God's heart and on the evidence of the Psalms and songs, this won't come as a surprise. Here was a young boy who learned how to find God in silence; the years spent in the fields taking care of sheep, honing his protective instincts and looking out for his animals. No wonder God found him a vessel He could use as king over His people and no wonder men who didn't know his story, like Saul, tried to kill him.

Let it be known that being loved of God does not protect you from harm; it only keeps you in it. While men are running around, seeking man-made structures for safety and protection, those who know God rest secure in Him, sure and certain that God is enough for them. Men lay in wait at night, seeking to kill David, yet David will rise up in the morning with songs of praise on his lips. You don't rise up with songs if you have not laid down in faith, confident in the One who promises you His mighty strength and power.

Days of distress WILL come; there will be challenges to the faith you claim to have. The devil will manipulate events to give you the idea that God is far away; don't believe for one second that God cannot take care of you. His love and mercy do not let go at all; his fortress is impenetrable and his tower is high indeed, able to see all dangers ahead and warn accordingly. He is a refuge, strong and mighty, stable and dependable, no matter the season.

If a man like David could catch God's attention this way, we can also. No matter how bad I have been, God's arms are open wide to receive me. He's able to pick and clean me up, and then set me out as an example of His grace and mercy. We speak about the sure mercies of David, and we refer to Jesus as the son of David. All because one man dared to move the hand of God through a life of worship. What are you waiting for? Know God; worship Him with all your heart; see Him move heaven and earth for your sake. His time of favour is here.