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“BECAUSE HE HOLDS FAST TO ME IN LOVE, I WILL DELIVER HIM;
PSALM 91:14A
Hasaq, the Hebrew word for love, means to set one’s affection, desire, or attachment to. (1) David, the author of Psalm 91, sets his sights on the Lord, giving God his affection and attaching himself to the Creator. As a result, God delivers David from his foes. Hope rescues us from our troubles when we wait on the Lord, trusting His plan and knowing He will deliver us.
Giving up control to God challenges me, as it does everyone at times. But things turn out so much better when I don’t try to do things on my own accord and wait for the Lord to work. The Lord wants us to participate in the journey, doing what we know to do and then allowing Him to do His part. Partnerships require action from both sides. Like in marriage, both people must work together to have a great union, but if one person does all the work, eventually resentment takes root, which leads to division.
Holding fast to the Lord means seeking Him daily, asking for direction, and following the promptings from the Holy Spirit. Our relationship with the Creator takes effort as we strive to live intentionally for Him. The more we work at our connection with God, the stronger our bond will become, and the better we will enjoy life on Earth as we trust fully in the Lord for His guidance and direction, knowing He will deliver us from the challenges we face.
Application:
Hold fast to God, and He will deliver you.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for delivering us from our troubles when we hold fast to You, trusting Your guidance and direction. Please give us hope when the storm winds blow, binding us to You and keeping us safe, giving You all the glory.
IJNIP. Amen
(1) NIV Exhaustive Concordance Dictionary Copyright © 2015 by Zondervan.
