God speaks today Thursday | April 25, 2024

David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. (1 Samuel 17:37)
Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; (2 Corinthians 1:10)
Charles Spurgeon

I will not abandon you, nor will I leave you

David's words may not have explicitly promised help, but they were endorsed by the Lord and therefore true. We should remember the Lord's past mercies and have confidence that He will deliver us again. We should not fear the enemy, as God has been with us before and will be with us again. Let us have courage. Read more...


Cross Reference

Of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, there is no number. Arise therefore, and be doing, and the LORD be with thee. (1 Chronicles 22:16)
The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father to do thee evil, then I will show it thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the LORD be with thee, as he hath been with my father. (1 Samuel 20:13)
Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee. (1 Chronicles 22:11)
Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. (2 Timothy 4:17)

Comments:

Felipe Bustamante: The Word always ministers to me and motivates me to move forward in Christ. I would like this same teaching to reach my wife every day. many blessings
What a beautiful wish, Felipe! It is wonderful how the Word of God can minister to us and give us strength to move forward in our faith. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, remembering the Lord's former mercies strengthens us and fills us with confidence in His faithfulness. Your desire for your wife to receive this same teaching daily is a reflection of your love and care for her. May the Lord greatly bless you both and sustain you with His promise that He will never forsake us or forsake us, as mentioned in Hebrews 13:5. May you continue to grow together in the knowledge and love of our Lord Jesus Christ!
Enrique Meneses Muñoz : Only in GOD are my hopes that He will free me from any illness or danger. Hallelujah.
What a beautiful statement of trust and hope in God, Enrique! It is inspiring to see how your faith sustains you and leads you to place all your trust in Him to free you from any illness or danger. As mentioned in 2 Corinthians 1:10, God has delivered us from great dangers in the past and we can trust that He will continue to do so in the future. May God's promise not to forsake us or forsake us, as mentioned in Hebrews 13:5, be your strength and comfort at all times. May the Lord continue to sustain your faith and fill you with His peace that surpasses all understanding! Hallelujah for His faithfulness and power!
Claudia Caro: Even if we go through the most overwhelming difficulties, God is there, in each one, to glorify Himself. The Lord will deliver us!
What a beautiful truth you share, Claudia! It is comforting to remember that even though we face overwhelming difficulties, God is present in each of them to manifest His glory and power. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, God has been with His people in the past and will not forsake us in the present or the future. The promise that the Lord will deliver us, as expressed in 2 Corinthians 1:10, is a comfort and strength in the midst of trials. May this certainty of God's faithfulness and power fill you with peace and hope in the midst of any difficult situation. May His grace and strength sustain you always!
Francisco Diaz S.: I trust in God.- The Lord has never failed me, I feel his protection and his presence in my life. Hallelujah!
What a beautiful expression of trust and gratitude, Francisco! It is wonderful to see how your faith in God sustains you and leads you to recognize His faithfulness and constant protection in your life. Just as David trusted that the Lord had delivered him in the past and would continue to do so in the future, you too can confidently affirm that God has never failed you, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 1:10. May the presence and protection of God continue to be your security and comfort in the midst of all circumstances. Hallelujah for His unfailing faithfulness and love! May you continue to grow in your trust in Him and experience His peace that passes all understanding. God bless you abundantly!
Ruth Vives : God showers mercy on us. Let's trust him. God bless you. Amen.
What a beautiful reflection, Ruth! It is comforting to remember that God showers His mercy on us and that we can fully trust Him at all times. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, the Lord's past mercies are a reminder of His faithfulness and steadfast love toward His people. May the certainty of God's mercy fill you with peace and confidence in the midst of any situation. As mentioned in Hebrews 13:5, God has promised us that He will not forsake us or leave us, so we can rest secure in His love and care. May the peace and blessings of God be with you always! Amen!
Rocío Trejo : Trust, trust that God will not strengthen you in trials, in joys and also in illness, that hope is always present, because I know that He is that loving father who will always give strength and comfort to my life. God bless you.
What beautiful words, Rocío. It is inspiring to see your firm confidence that God will strengthen you in all of life's circumstances, whether in trials, joys, or in the midst of illness. Your hope in God's loving care reflects a deep faith in His power to sustain and comfort at all times. Just as the promise in Hebrews 13:5 mentions, we can trust that God will never forsake us. May that certainty of God's constant presence fill you with peace and strength in every situation. May His love and comfort be an inexhaustible source of hope in your life! God bless you abundantly!