Every week we have these projects I fall more and more in love with the Psalms. Mostly, as you've read previously, I love the simple statements that stand in stark contrast to the poetry surrounding them. Like this: Ps. 108:13 - With God we shall do valiantly; it is he who will tread down our foes.
As a songwriter, I like to spend time making lyrics "artsy"... I don't want my song to sound like everyone else's, nigh impossible I tell you. However, every time a song has been strictly from the Lord, which usually means it was written in about 5 mins, the lyrics are simple, to the point and deeply impactful. I love this. Only God can strip away all the needless things we think are necessary, in every part of life, and the result is something more beautiful and touching than 100 songs with "cool" or "unique" lyrics and rhythms. -- That was all introduction. *Deep Breath* :)
David really got it, ya know? He knew there was nothing in and of himself that could win this victory. His "mighty men" were truly mighty. David attributes their strength to Jesus. There's no other passage in scripture which talks about small numbers of men doing such incredible things. David's life is the very picture of God taking those who are little, especially in the eyes of men, and using them to do the things no one thought they could. David wasn't regarded by his father or family, yet he became the standard by which every future of Israel and even those of the world would be measured by.
WITH GOD, WE ARE VALIANT! I wish there was a way to type out the feelings my heart has when thinking about this. Sometimes it simply is overwhelming. Yet, it's true... We've seen it over and over and we'll continue to see it as long as we're willing to lay everything down on the line and let Him guide us.
Only with God will you ever experience the adventure your heart longs for, the intimacy you were made for and the completion of the work you're destined for. Be encouraged!
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