In Psalms, David often talks about the day of trouble. Can you relate? Have you ever felt like you were in the day of trouble?
What is the day of trouble? It is a time in which it appears that every demon of hell has launched an attack against you, like they have ganged up at your house. It’s when it looks as though everything you are going through is impossible to overcome. The pressure is great.
When you are experiencing the day of trouble, you don’t sleep well at night and during the day you are doing all that you can just to keep your sanity. It’s when you are doing all that you know to do, but nothing seems to change.
You might be in the same place today. Maybe you need some answers, wisdom, direction, and guidance. Maybe you are at a point where you don’t know what else to do. Well, I have good news for you.
Don’t ever take your eyes off of God, even though it appears that nothing is working. Don’t ever take your eyes off of God!
1The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; 2send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; 3remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah. 4Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel. 5We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the Lord fulfil all thy petitions.
Psalm 20:1-5 KJV
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1In your day of trouble, may the Lord be with you! May the God of Jacob keep you from all harm. 2May He send you aid from His sanctuary in Zion. 3May He remember with pleasure the gifts you have given Him, your sacrifices and burnt offerings. 4May He grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans. 5May there be shouts of joy when we hear the news of your victory, flags flying with praise to God for all that He has done for you. May He answer all your prayers!
Psalm 20:1-5 TLB
Notice what the Word says God will do for us in the day of trouble. He will hear us, defend us, send us help, and strengthen us. He will remember our offerings and fulfill all our petitions. Those are powerful promises.
So if today seems to be your day of trouble, then I want to encourage to read Psalm 20:1-5 over and over again. Begin to meditate on those promises and be encouraged. God will defend you. God will help you!
Author: Jerry Savelle