Sreedhar's Journey

In my years in the workplace I have walked into many fierce periods of contention and trouble. I am so thankful that I could lean on God during those many periods. You may feel that I should not experience trouble since God is with me. However, as long as there is sin in the world, there will be trouble. But God is ready to deliver us. Psalms 46:6 The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted. God stills the storms of life. The disciples were greatly amazed at how Jesus stilled the storm. During the time when it was not time for Him to suffer in the cross, Jesus was able to walk away, slip away and appear in private places without notice. God is totally in charge and nothing surprises Him. After all, He sees the beginning to the end of time in an instant. Psalms 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Father, thank you, and may I never forget to rest in you at all times.

Have you been dragged into a conflict by someone who seems to have nothing else to do? They are itching for a fight. They are either drunk, stupid or have an evil agenda. Such was the case with the advisors of the new Ammonite King. This chapter tells us how battle lines were drawn and the actual fighting happened. No one seems to have been able to stand against David and his men. This shepherd boy who has killed the lion and the bear in the wilderness, and killed Goliath singlehandedly, gained great victory. This is only possible because God was with David. 2 Samuel 10:19, And when all the kings who were servants to Hadadezer saw that they were defeated by Israel, they made peace with Israel and served them. So the Syrians were afraid to help the people of Ammon anymore. Is someone picking a fight with you? Make sure God's presence is with you. The enemies are scattered when God is in our midst. His Holy Spirit is ready to empower us for supernatural things. Father, I will tot...