Thou I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
The Lord will perfect that which concerns me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth forever. Forsake not the works of thine own hands.
So, here's the JGV (Julie Griffin Version) :-)
Even though I'm in the thick-of-things, God- YOU will renew me. God, YOU will use Your power and strength against the evil plans of those against me- and Your powerful hand will save me.
God will make complete all that has to do with me:Your compassion God, goes on forever and ever. Don't let alone the very creation that YOU, The Creator made Yourself!!!!
God IS in the thick of things. Right there with us. In Matthew 14:22-27, Jesus had sent His disciples to go before Him onto a ship. He was to meet them on the other side after sending the multitudes away and doing some praying alone. Later, the ship began to toss as the waves were crashing all around. They were weary. IN the wee hours of the morning, Jesus came to them...walking on the sea. Funny how He does stuff like that to freak us out sometimes and show us His power, eh?
The disciples cried out in fear when they saw Him, thinking Him to be a ghost. But then, Jesus said in vs. 27: "Be of good cheer, it is I; be NOT afraid!"
Christ already knew that storm was coming. Before it ever happened, He knew. He fore knows ALL. He had every intention on protecting His children- even knowing they would be scared, and doubt.
God goes before us...most particularly, when we ASK Him to do so!
In Exodus 13:21, the Lord led Israel by day, in the pillar of a cloud- and by night, a pillar of fire so they could see the way He had for them.
I am soooo glad that He will perfect that which concerneth me!!! His right hand shall save me! YES! I am so glad today, that I can count on Him to make good on His promises.
Though I walk in the midst of trouble...He WILL revive me. When I am revived-I have been given REST for my weary soul:
R- Refreshing
E- Encouraging
S- Stabalizing
T- Thankworthy
He guides and guards every step that His children (who are in obedience) walk.
The thick-of-things don't seem so thick anymore, with this perspective.
Thank you, Savior.
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