2nd Samuel 16:14. “And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there.”
IN TIMES OF TROUBLE. There will be times that come when we wonder why The Lord allowed this to happen to us Those we had counted on to always be nearby Now they are making an awful fuss One who seemed so very cool That butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth Turns out to be an opportunist Seeking gain as he looks about.
Another who down deep inside His anger now lets it out He must have been biding his time Because now it comes out with a shout Long hidden bitter resentments Bursts forth in temper and rage In opposition to all you have done There is no way his anger to assuage.
One takes his time to consider God has worked with you in the past Through you to accomplish a work That God has promised would last So with careful words and consideration He stays where he can help you the most Although questioned as to his motives He has already counted the cost.
Bitterness lies deep in some people When hurt in his family takes place He may be wise in some things But the root of bitterness hides behind his face When trouble comes upon the one who caused it He takes advantage to strike a hard blow Knowing a way to repay you And bring who he considers high – down low.
In times when trouble comes in Be aware that some will attack Some few may truly be trusted Others will seek to stab your back All you can do at such times Is be sure you are right with the Lord And leave opposition quietly alone Trusting God to bear that heavy load.
Look ahead into the future And remember promises of the past God is able to conquer opposition You on Him must your burden cast He knows the end from the beginning And will take full responsibility Someday the crisis will be over And the reasons will be plain to see.
“O God of all grace, in spite of what I might think or what others may say or do – I commit myself here today to keep quiet when charges come unless You make it plain, I should answer them. I am conscious of the fact that trouble comes sometimes and other people may use that time to make their personal points known. Give me the wisdom to keep silent when no good can come out of an answer. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”