Devotional - 2 Samuel 22:17-22 

Thursday, May 13, 2010 9:40:34 AM
2 Samuel 22:17-22
"17 He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. 18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. 19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the LORD was my support. 20 He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. 21 "The LORD has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me. 22 For I have kept the ways of the LORD; I have not done evil by turning from my God.

Earlier in this chapter the servant describes the waves of death overcoming him. As he feels the weight of it all crashing down he cries out to his God. God's response to the diligent servant in his time of need is AMAZING. The servant directly acknowledges that this is an act according to his own faithfulness to God. WOW... may we as Christians not stray from the path to serve our own comforts. Not only does God see us striving towards Him, but is able to act on our behalf.  This is an inspiration for all believers to press on and keep running the race as to "win", not just finish but WIN. (1 Corinthians 9:24)

I love this chapter so much. Read the whole chapter when you're free to do so. Everyone will experience storms in their life, but know that there is a God in Heaven watching over us and waiting for these moments. He's ready and more than able to pull you out of the storm and even instruct you on how to war against the waves.

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