November 17 If Only We Could – Psalm 28：

I took a walk this afternoon and I dressed according to the weather. I usually wear so many layers based on the temperature of the day and was about right most of the time. But today was so windy, for which I ignored forcing me to take half of the walking trip. I felt I was strong enough to take the wind, but I underestimated the wind effects. I was not strong enough for the wind.

God was King David’s strength when he called out to Him in another kind of storm (Psalm 28:8) “The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.”

His own son rose in rebellion against him and tried to take the throne. He felt so vulnerable and weak that he feared God might remain silent, and he would die (Psalm 28:1-2) “To you, LORD, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit. Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place.”

God gave David strength to go on. How we long to prevent bad things from happening! If only we could. But in our weakness, God promises we can always call to Him to be our Rock. When we don’t have the strength, (Psalm 28:9) “Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever.”

It seems there’s always something for which I need extra strength from You, O God. Help me to remember that without You, I can do nothing.

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