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Finding Strength in Psalm 24.

Finding Strength in Psalm 24 Against Oppression

Finding Strength in Psalm 24. There comes a time in our lives when those we choose to lead begin to act as though they are all-powerful and almighty, doing whatever they desire without considering the negative effects their actions have on us. Often, we are amazed and flabbergasted, wondering whether our dear leader is the same person we elected.

But I am here to tell sweet-mouthed politicians that the earth belongs to the Lord, and he promises that he will never leave or forsake us. Just like he delivered the children of Israel out of the hands of Pharaoh, he will deliver us from the hands of oppressive politicians.

Therefore, I take comfort in the words of the Psalmist, David, as recorded in Psalm 24:

The earth belongs to the Lord, and everything in it; the world, and all who live in it.

2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.

Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?

4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.

7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD is strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.

9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.

There Is Hope in Brokenness, so Don't Give Up. Life is full of surprises, and often, bad things happen when we least expect them. Many of us have faced challenges that have left us feeling broken, yet we haven't lost our resilience. It's okay to feel broken, as long as we don't let it consume us. Even in our brokenness, there is a glimmer of hope.

There Is Hope in Brokenness, so Don’t Give Up

There Is Hope in Brokenness, so Don’t Give Up. Life is full of surprises, and often, bad things happen when we least expect them. Many of us have faced challenges that have left us feeling broken, yet we haven’t lost our resilience. It’s okay to feel broken, as long as we don’t let it consume us. Even in our brokenness, there is a glimmer of hope.

Genesis 32:22-32

Jacob’s struggle with the angel is a significant biblical event found in Genesis 32:22-32. During this encounter, Jacob, who was a broken man, wrestles with a mysterious figure, often interpreted as an angel or a representation of God, throughout the night.

This struggle symbolizes Jacob’s lifelong battle with both God and man, reflecting the spiritual and personal challenges he faced.

As dawn approached, the figure touched Jacob’s hip, dislocating it, yet Jacob refused to let go, demonstrating his determination and faith.

Ultimately, this encounter led to Jacob being renamed Israel, signifying his transformation and the establishment of the nation of Israel. 

So, there is hope in your brokenness. Don’t give up. Because sorrow may endure through the night, but joy comes in the morning.

We All Need Jesus

When your mid-night gets dark, and life throws you a curve ball to further complicate your situation, don’t let go; hold on.

I have dodged many curve balls in my lifetime, but I am a victim of many more. And, through it all, I have learned to trust God no matter how grave the situation. Still, that is easier said than done. But, I must remind you that the Bible is our blueprint, and the Holy guide is our guide.

Should you Ignore your troubles and trust God?

We will never fully understand how God works. But you can rest assured that he always works in our best interest.

So often, situations occur in our lives against our expectations that we do not understand. And we get upset and even frustrated with God. But, little did we know that what seems unfavorable today is preparing us for a great experience tomorrow.

Job, one of the fathers of Faith, did not fully understand how God works either. But he was a faithful servant of God; even at the darkest moments in life and against the advice of those closest to him, he refused to blame God for his predicament.

So, my friends, the next time tribulation confronts you, look on the bright side or the bigger picture. For, “I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.

No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39).

God would never give you an impossible task

Sometimes God directs us down paths that seem impossible, but if you think outside the box, we’ll see that God is prompting us to kickstart our creative juices. For example, in my neck of the woods, I learned an old saying as a child: “If a man hates you, he will give you a basket to fetch water.” At first glance, it would appear futile to bring water in a basket. But with a bit of creativity, you realize that getting water in a basket is not impossible.
There are examples in the Bible of great men who scoffed at God’s instructions because they thought the tasks were impossible. For instance, Jonah refused to go to Nineveh, and Moses tried to talk his way out of going down to Egypt. But they later learned that God would never give you an assignment unless he equips you with the necessary tools to do the job. Hence, with Christ, all things are possible.