The Choices of this Life - a lasting Effect

Psalm 55:1-7

When one comes to an understanding, they need help; they have many roads, and yet which is going to take me to where I need to be?  Not a new problem, but it seems so when it comes to life on planet earth.  Many decisions, so many choices and often it is one that has a lasting effect.  We find King David in such a mess, fear and terror are at his door; he is not sure of what path to take, and his death and his enemies have become his focus.  Let's explore Psalm 55:1-7, maybe that is where you find yourself, and like David you want wings so you can fly away.

Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not yourself from my plea for mercy!
Attend to me, and answer me; I am restless in my complaint, and I moan, 

because of the noise of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked.
For they drop trouble upon me, and in anger, they bear a grudge against me.   My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death have fallen upon me.
 Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror overwhelms me.  And I say, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest; yes, I would wander far away; I would lodge in the wilderness; Selah

When God is silent, and fear overcomes you, and there is more than one path to choose.  The best one is to rest, be still and seek the Lord, recall His word, like Isaiah 41:10, “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.” 

But often we allow fear to be driven by our emotions back to where we were before; as David is doing when he wants to fly away to the wilderness.  It is a choice and often in those times when it seems all is lost, God is silent and you choose not to be still and seek the face of God or to recall His promises, you let your emotions take over.

From the Back Porch,

Bob Rice