DON'T LOSE HEART

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The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
– Psalm 27:1

We don’t know exactly when King David said this, but he was chosen as King at a very young age. He began this Psalm with these words. And this is how he ends this Psalm.

I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Wait on the LORD;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the LORD!
– Psalm 27:13-14

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King David, though chosen by God, was not immune to affliction. Because God had ordained him evil came against him, buffeting him continually. If he would have taken his eyes off the LORD, he would have lost heart. What does it mean to lose heart?

For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. – Romans 10:10

King David was talking about losing his salvation. If he would have lost heart, he would have gone down as an unbeliever. God could not have helped him. God would not have helped him.

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Go forward many years and many days later to this present time as we get ready to celebrate our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And open your eyes and ears to this.

King David lived in a time before the promise was attained. His salvation was accounted to him through faith. We are one and the same, though our Savior has come, we also will gain our salvation through faith.

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Though times have changed, one thing remains the same.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
– Hebrews 13:8
Therefore,

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7

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I hope you receive this post in a peaceful way and know how much I love you. Thank God for the Passover blood. It protected us then and protects us forever. 

Please continue to pray for others. God bless!

With love,
Laveda D. Rockford

© 2020 Laveda D. Rockford

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