Holy Spirit come and take your place!

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. Psalm 56:3

As the former son-in-law, all that David held dear on earth had been swept away from him. His father-in-law, King Saul, had driven him from the castle, his procession, and country. As his trails increase by the power of Satan working through earthly agencies. His neighbors the Amalekites had come and stolen everything from his city; even his wives and children had been made prisoners. Later his friends had threatened kill him.

In this hour of utmost extremity, David looked earnestly to God for help. He “encouraged himself in the Lord,” recalling many evidences of God’s favor. “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee” (Psalm 56:3), was the language of his heart. Though he could not discern a way out of the difficulty God would teach him what to do. "In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee. For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?" Psalm 56:11-13

"The heavy and continued trials through which many of the Lord's people have passed, should teach them to be silent and patient under lighter crosses. Yet they are often tempted to repine and despond under small sorrows. For this we should check ourselves. David comforts himself, in his distress and fear, that God noticed all his grievances and all his grief’s. God has a bottle and a book for his people's tears, both the tears for their sins, and those for their afflictions. Psalms 56:8

God observes our grief which is cause through trails with tender concern. It doesn't matter what you’re going through, if you sincerely believe that God is able to help you. You may boldly say, "The Lord is my helper, I will not fear what man shall do unto me; for man has no power but what is given him from above. Thy vows are upon me, O Lord; not as a burden, but as that by which I am known to be thy servant; as a bridle that restrains me from what would be hurtful, and directs me in the way of my duty. 

Today learn how to practice the gift of thankfulness, follow your prayers with the gift of mercy. If God has delivered you from sin by his pardoning mercy, He will deliver your soul from death, which is the wages of sin. If the Lord has begun a good work in you, He will carry it on until the perfect day. ‎Proverbs 4:18-19 KJV / Proverbs 4:17 KJV / Proverbs 4:18 NIV / Proverbs 4:18 NLT 

Make up in your mind right now, I am going to stop looking back. Let us learn how to walk in the fullness of God’s word. By it, God will keep you from sin and even the appearance of sin. Aim high in all your expectations in the Lord for full victories. Pray that God will help you be of a better service to the Lord. Serve Him without fear, but in love. Remember, if God’s grace has delivered your soul from the death of sin, he will bring you to His Kingdom.

God puts us all in each other’s lives to impact one another in some way. Take time today to wish someone a Happy, Healthy, and Holy New Year. May the God of Grace equip you with an abundance of His mercy to help in every need, and humbleness for every success. May He give you more knowledge to teach, wisdom to help, and understanding to know the difference. Remember God promised that no weapon formed against you or your family will prosper, as long as he is with you.

Lastly if we are going to make it in 2017, we need the power of God working through the Holy Spirit working in us. “WHAT are acceptable objectives in our quest for the Holy Spirit? We should never seek for this precious gift for selfish purposes. Some may desire it to enhance their popularity and make themselves great in the eyes of others. Human beings like power, for power brings many advantages. Power may be used for great good or for great evil. But never in the work of God as some may do. Acts 8:9 / verses 19, 20

Great power is promised to the remnant church this first day of the year. Should we not seek most earnestly for that power? The promised blessing is for us as well as the early disciples. Our task is as great as theirs. Let us arise and claim the promised blessing that brings all other blessings in its train. Let us fulfill the conditions upon which it is promised and be sure that our objectives are worthy. Then the Spirit will surely come in His fullness. Holy Spirit come and take your place!” Right Objectives in Seeking the Holy Spirit By A. L. Ham  

Song of the Day: Holy Spirit - Joyous Celebration