Face Like a Flint
“When evil ones come to destroy me, they will be the ones who turn back. My heart will not fear even if an army rises to attack. I will not be shaken, even if war is imminent. Here’s the one thing I crave from Yahweh, the one thing I seek above all else: I want to live with him every moment in his house, beholding the marvelous beauty of Yahweh, filled with awe, delighting in his glory and grace.” Psalms 27:2-3
There MUST be a clear cut different in how we respond to trials and difficulty as opposed to those who don’t walk with Jesus or those who say they know Him but there is no evidence. Don’t you know David was put under extraordinary pressure in his time. He settled in his heart no matter what happens everything in me is focused on ONE THING- His presence. Let’s look at David’s response as he continues to write to Yahweh.
“In the day of trouble, he will treasure me in his shelter, under the cover of his tent. He will lift me high upon a rock, out of reach from all my enemies who surround me. Triumphant now, I’ll bring him my offerings of praise, singing and shouting with ecstatic joy! Yes, I will sing praises to Yahweh! Hear my cry. Show me mercy and send the help I need! I heard your voice in my heart say, “Come, seek my face;” my inner being responded, “Yahweh, I’m seeking your face with all my heart.” Ps 27
Because David was so convinced Yahweh was for him in every trouble he could sing and shout with joy knowing mercy and grace was coming. He said, I’m seeking your face with my whole heart. As we listened Sunday, we understand every one of us is going through something difficult right now. The question is HOW? How are you going through your trial? Like David, face like a flint towards Jesus with a song in your heart? Or like a watermelon seed where under pressure you flee?
None of us like hard things. Let’s be honest. Our brain wants the path of least resistance but a heart set on the King is immovable. Our family here at the Wilderness Place has been through some hard things the last 3 years, and some have fled but those who remain you’ve set your face like a flint. You are allowing Jesus to cause your roots to go deep and you’re committing in your heart to make Him your One focus.
These trials and difficult situations are strengthening you. The world is in desperate need to see the real Jesus who is glorious, powerful, caring and loves unconditionally. We will be the ones to show them what a beloved son and beloved daughter look like walking through trials. In turn, we get to walk through trials with others to help them see what it looks like to be under pressure but with the glory of Yahweh.
“He always comes alongside us to comfort us in every suffering so that we can come alongside those who are in any painful trial. We can bring them this same comfort that God has poured out upon us. And just as we experience the abundance of Christ’s own sufferings, even more of God’s comfort will cascade upon us through our union with Christ.” 2 Corinthians 1:4
Stay connected to Jesus. Set your face towards His. Lean in to listen to His whisper in the storm. Share your struggle with your family. You are not alone. On the other side you’ll look more like the Beloved He created radiating with His glory.
I want to share a song with you our young beloved’s love so much. It is a declaration of who we are in the earth. Would you listen and make it your decree through your trials?
