MARCH 17
Psalm 54:7, “For he has delivered me from every trouble.”
David’s life was full of troubles and close escapes. Such as in the setting of this psalm, when the Ziphites betrayed David to curry favor with Saul. David again looked to God for deliverance, aware of how God had “delivered (him) for every trouble” (Psalm 54:7).
A cancer diagnosis is just the beginning of an incredibly difficult journey, and for Laura, it’s been over eight years since she received that life-altering news. Shortly after her diagnosis, she underwent a series of tests, radiation treatments, and began chemotherapy. Since then, she’s faced five different treatment plans, countless medical appointments, an overwhelming mountain of bills, and the relentless decline of her physical health. Her spine has deteriorated, her pain is constant, and with each passing day, life grows more challenging.
As difficult as this journey has been, it would be unbearably impossible without the Lord’s intervention. He has been by her side every step of the way. She’s received the best medical care, and God has provided for the financial burden of her treatment. By His grace, Laura has remained steadfast in her trust in Jesus. Each new hardship, by God’s grace, has led to another form of deliverance.
In the early days of this journey, I was deeply moved by Paul’s testimony in 2 Corinthians 1:10: “He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again.” This was Paul’s experience. It was David’s experience. And it has been ours as well. Truly, God is the helper and upholder of life for all who trust in Him (Psalm 54:4).
Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have already come
‘Twas grace that brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home!
—Amazing Grace
Application Questions: Think back to a time where you experienced God’s deliverance from some sort of trouble. How can that experience help you better trust Him in some present or future trial?
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