On the Contrary

“But the LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD still rules from heaven. He watches everyone closely, examining every person on earth.”
Psalm 11:4 (NLT)

The word “but” is a conjunction and means “contrary to.” Contrary to what?

In the proceeding verses of Psalm 11, David proclaims how he trusts the Lord for his protection. He followed his proclamation with the details of how the wicked are preparing their weapons for attack against him. Then he belts out the transition statement of power: But the Lord.

Have you ever felt like King David?  You have been surrounded by the Lord’s protection in the past and have marveled at His work in your life, however, in this present season you feel as if the enemy is stocking his armory against you. It seems Satan spends his days sharpening the arrows and stringing his bow.

Regardless of his current circumstances, David resolves  his conflict of emotions with two certainties: the Lord is in His Holy Temple and the Lord still rules from heaven.

Apply these certainties can shed light on our uncertainty and help us see our life through the lens of hope rather than despair.

In the midst of downsizing and divorce, buyouts and payoffs, layoffs and let downs, disappointments and despair, we can count  God’s power just as David.

Today, let’s be contrary to our circumstances and loudly shout to our enemy, But the Lord….

 

 

 

3 Comments

  1. AMEN!!! But the Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
    ~Deuteronomy 31:8

  2. Indeed we can count on God’s power! Thank you Wendy for a powerful message. First time visiting your blog. Saw the post tweeted on twitter.

    There are some things right now in my life, as in many, and I shout: But the Lord! I not only shout it, but I firmly believe it in the quietness of my soul.

    Blessings to you!
    Lisa Shaw

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