1st Chronicles 18:6. “Then David put garrisons in Syria-damascus; and the Syrians became David’s servants, and brought gifts. Thus, the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.”
THE LORD PRESERVED. It happened in the past when enemies came against God’s people They rallied huge forces together lest opposing forces were equal. But they did not reckon that when opposing the children of God The One who sets the course of nations is the Almighty God.
The odds are not a way to consider if a thing is right or wrong. The Lord can bring down the mighty and make the weaker ones strong. To assure ourselves that what we are doing is really right – We must take the time to seek God’s will before we start to fight.
It is possible if we are not careful to think just like the world. Even as Christians we think God is with us when we our battle-flags unfurl. Our calling is clear and enthusiasm is high – we are sure we are bound to win –
But to go ahead of God’s will, or lag behind; both are equally sin.
“The Lord preserves the simple” it’s true, but it is more important to be wise. Because to try to do God’s work on our own, will pare us down to size. It must be the Lord who initiates a work, and the Lord who opens the door. He is the One who sets the starting time, and determines when the event is over.
Our biggest concern is to be ready and willing when He gives the “go ahead.” And we can trust Him implicitly when He His people lead. He knows the opposition, and He knows what needs to be done – All glory belongs to God alone when the battle for truth is won.
For many years I have been able to prove the Lord does me preserve. Some of my choices have not been right although Him I sought to serve. When I tried to do God’s things in my own way, I found out that’s a big mistake. He preserved me by stopping me from going too far, so I, His way would take.
In personal things; in family life too – the Lord is there indeed. In the work of the Gospel or in teaching the saints, His guidance I must heed. As I stop this morning and look ahead, I am putting my trust in Him – To preserve His servant and open doors, that glory for God we will win.
“O Lord God, I pray that there will be blessing on Thy people today as I seek to help them along the way. I pray that in the Gospel efforts ahead as well as those going on now, there will be many souls saved for Thy glory. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”