I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.
I Am Found In You
by
Steven Curtis Chapman
Saul told his son Jonathan and all the attendants to kill David. 1 Samuel 19:1 NIV
David was minding his own business one day, tending sheep, when God called him to be a king. He didn't ask to be king, but God said he was the one. He turned out to be a really good king. Imagine that? God made a good pick! David had a heart modeled after God's, according to the Bible.
So, since God had chosen to bless David in such a way, why do we find Saul trying to kill David? In fact, for some time, David is chased by Saul. David hides out, all alone, which is the setting we find him in during the writings of many of the Psalms. David was God's choice for king and yet he was placed in such awesome advesity.
What does this tell us? I think what it says to me is that sometimes God's will for us will find us in the middle of trials in life. More importantly, I am learning that I cannot determine whether I am in God's will based on whether or not my life is peaceful. Just because I have trials, doesn't mean I am not in God's will for my life.
Think about Abraham who faced the trial of leaving his homeland; Moses who wandered in the wilderness forty years; Joseph who was sold into slavery; Nehemiah who had to fight off naysayers; Daniel who was thrown into a lion's den. All of these great servants of God faced persecution, heartache, and trials beyond most of our imaginations. Yet, all them, during the adversity, were right where God wanted them to be; in the center of His will.
Yes, we would all like for life to be peaceful, and we can have inner peace in the middle of the storms of life, but God has not promised us a life free of problems. In fact, we can perfectly within His will and still be facing adverstity. It is part of the process God uses to make us more like Jesus.
Trust Him today, regardless of your circumstances!
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