It requires no great spiritual insight, nor do you need to be a learned social scientist, to grasp the difficult times in which we live. There is continuous gun violence, and it appears that our elected officials do not have a clue as to what can be done. As of this writing the issue of raising the national debt limit has not been resolved. The governor of Texas and the Texas Legislature are busy turning out oppressive laws, seemingly with no concern for “We the people.” In times of pent-up tensions coming from emotional stress, it is good to know that prayer can release our tensions and give us peace during these turbulent times. King David writes this when he was forced to escape during the days of Absalom’s rebellion (2 Samuel 15-18). “Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” (Psalm 61:1-2) Trusting God to be our rock, salvation, and defense changes our outlook on life. No longer are we held captive by hurtful treatment from others. We are released to follow an unchanging God.
Dear ones during these difficult times, share with David the confidence he had in Almighty God: “For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings.” We can find solace in the faithfulness of God. Be strong in the Lord.
Pastor J. Amos Jones
