Difficult Getting Up
He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. (Psalm 40:2 ESV)
Going forward in life does not mean that you are not feeling “bogged” down or in a quagmire or sump. There are some real difficult times that come in life and the necessity of deliverance is inevitable. The working of God’s power in your life is necessary and welcomed in these times of struggle and unrewarding circumstances. The painful days of failure and the scolding of the enemies lies which often paralyze the personality. Taking away the will to go forward or the fight to break loose from the miry bog. A circumstance that could include a death to a dream or the end of a hope for something needed. The reference to miry bog of as some would say a “clay” refers to dust mixed with moisture that becomes very sticky and hard to walk through. When a life overwhelms you or some news comes that is traumatic, unwanted, situation has instilled itself to accompany you along your way. Call out to the Lord and He will show mercy to you. Be patient along the way and do not give up seeking help and healing from the One True God, who is your deliverer and Savior. His mercy will rewrite your life and His mercies never come to an end and are new every morning. (Lamentations 3:22-24)
Being drawn up not through is to be noticed here along with the placement of your feet as He sets you down. Now on a solid rock not on a soft mushy surface which makes it difficult to perform in life righteously. This rock is a steadfast love and commitment of God to keep you from the evils of this life and to bless your goings and your comings each day. (Psalm 121) The security of God’s revelation into your life of His forgiveness and willingness to adopt you into His family. Having Jesus Christ as your Savior and the knowledge of His Holy Spirit bringing comfort and joy everlasting into your heart.
Having your feet step onto a secure location is one way of saying that when you plan your life it is important to realize that God orders your steps. (Proverbs 16:9) If your plans seem right to you there is a check point, called the place of prayer, where you can go and get counsel from the Lord. (Proverbs 16:3) He will direct your steps and sanctify your plans. (Proverbs 19:21) There is a world that is full of insecurities and false promises that build up hope that is not hope at all but miry bog that will keep you from accomplishing your dreams. The Lord desires to give you His best and an eternity with Him. Destruction has never been the plan for God’s creation. For those who call upon Him shall be delivered and established securely in His Kingdom. His promises are sure and steadfast with hope which anchors our soul throughout the ages. (Hebrews 6:19) He reaches to you wherever you are and takes hold of you no matter what the condition and will forgive you with a pure heart and love. Rinsing you from the miry bog and placing you on that rock of His promised deliverance from sin and deprecation so the plans of your destiny will be fulfilled. Sing a new dong unto the Lord….
Dennis
Remember prayer moves the Hand of God.