You can rely on God to strengthen you if you want to live life to the fullest. The Bible tells us that if we do this we will find ourselves in a place of abundance. We can have the strength to keep going, face difficult times, and stay focused on what matters most.
The source of David’s power and protection
When you feel like your faith is on the rocks, it is good to know that David, the son of a shepherd, had a powerful source of protection. He cried out to God for help.
After several years of testing and challenging experiences, David became king of Israel. His ability to lead and protect his people steadily increased as the Lord gave him strength. In a sense, he was a shepherd boy turned king.
As a child, David cried out to the Lord and praised the Lord. Later, David penned many Psalms, illustrating themes about the Lord’s character and caring. The Lord also made it clear that His blessings were dependent upon David’s obedience.
When the time came for him to conquer Saul, David was blessed and protected. He was able to defeat the enemy, and the ark of the Lord brought him relief.
In his Psalms, David reminds people that the Lord is a caring and protective God. He notes that enemies insulted and taunted him.
God’s love and support are ever-present
The Bible tells us that God’s love and support are ever-present. We may not be able to see or touch Him, but we can know that He is there. When we are going through a difficult time, we need to turn to God for help and encouragement. If you are willing to ask God for assistance, your prayers will be answered.
The good news is that the most important thing you can do to have a successful relationship with God is to obey His commandments. This includes loving one another.
You should also strive to act on what you have learned from God. For example, if you have been through a divorce, you can find a new home in a parish or community of faith. Similarly, if you have been hurt by someone, you can open up to them and make them feel better.
To really experience the fullest extent of God’s love, you need to change the way you think. That will take some work, but it is worth it.
God’s omnipotence should give you strength
The Bible tells us that God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. That is a lot of power to have in one’s arsenal.
Interestingly, the term omnipotence does not have the same connotation in the English language as it does in other languages. For example, in Latin, omnipotence translates to “all-powerful” and omnipotence means “all-powerful and omnipotent”. However, in Spanish, omnipotence translates to ‘omnipotent’, ‘omniscient’ and ‘omnipresent’.
In a nutshell, omnipotence is the ability of an agent to actualize any state of affairs, irrespective of its magnitude and adversity. Hence, it is the power of God to create and destroy. It is also the power of God to make things happen in spite of the constraints of time and space. This is the main thrust of the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, the triune God.
While omnipotence is not the only attribute of God, it is the most important. Thus, it is no surprise that omnipotence is a central tenet of Reformed theology.
David’s desire to live life as if he were in the presence of God
King David’s desire to live life as if he were in the presence of God was a true expression of his heart. David understood that the presence of God was a source of joy and peace. He knew that God would protect him. Throughout his life, he sought to obey God in every way.
David’s desire to dwell with God became a key factor in his success. His relationship with God was fueled by a strong theology.
When God allowed a situation to occur, he did so in order to strengthen David’s faith. This is shown by the fact that God consistently applied pressure to David’s life.
In fact, King David was a man after God’s own heart. David was a mighty warrior and a good king.
However, it was a sin for him to commit adultery with Bathsheba. It was also a sin to rely on wits instead of God.
The Hebrew narrative often used very negative consequences to point out a sinful lifestyle. When David died, all of Israel’s enemies were killed.
