David Practices Fidelity to GOD Almighty and Perseveres Amidst Persecution in Psalm 119
David Practices Fidelity to GOD Almighty and Perseveres Amidst Persecution in Psalm 119
Positive Christianity Series Episode #190
David describes that even after going through persecution because of the envy of evil, David understands that only GOD Almighty allows him to persevere in the path of life. David acknowledges that eventhough he was persecuted, he is grateful to GOD Almighty for allowing him to know the truth about how only in the worship of GOD Almighty are we able to persevere in the path of eternal salvation. We learn that while persecution is not fun, GOD Almighty allows us to know that we are safeguarded from entering into the road of perdition. GOD Almighty does not forsake the righteous faithful Christians who persevere with zeal. We learn that Saul, Abner, and Saul's men who did persecute David did not persist.
"The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law."- Psalm 119: 51
We learn from the Psalms of David about how David has gratitude to GOD Almighty for keeping him in the path of eternal salvation. We learn to persevere amidst tribulation due to the envy of evil. While persecution, revilings, and tribulation are not good, we learn to appreciate that GOD Almighty sets us apart from the road of perdition. David acknowledges in Psalm 119 that he is grateful to know the truth and for being in the path of eternal salvation. We learn to persist and persevere in the path of eternal salvation worshiping GOD Almighty even amidst envy. We learn that Scripture reminds us in the stories of David, Job, and Jeremiah how individuals are able to persevere trusting in GOD Almighty despite persecution and tribulation and persist to eternal salvation. We learn to appreciate that we improve in virtues in the worship of GOD Almighty and are far apart from the temptations, falsehoods, and deceit that evil attempts to say to lead to the road of perdition. Instead of having negative emotions, we can have gratitude for knowing the truth in the worship of GOD Almighty and being set apart from wickedness and deceit.
"When I think of your rules from of old, I take comfort, O LORD."- Psalm 119: 52
David describes that the Mosaic law allows us to persist in the path of eternal salvation worshiping GOD Almighty above everything. We learn that fidelity to GOD Almighty prevents discouragements and demotivation amidst slander, envy, and revilings from the false prophets. Even David who is considered a righteous example was hated and reviled by evildoers. We learn that even Moses was envied and reviled by false and rebellious individuals in Korah's rebellion. We learn that even when there may be persecution for righteousness' sake, we can persevere with boldness, zeal, courage, and humility that prevents discouragement. We know that causing discouragement is the intention of evil of trying to discourage individuals who have great zeal similar to Moses and David. Instead, we choose to ignore the discouragements and choose to worship the GOD of gods, GOD Almighty, above everything with sincerity of heart.
While persecution is not helpful, we learn to see the positive of everything. David was able to be grateful to the GOD of gods because David understood that persecution caused David to know that he could not be wicked, unjust, nor evil. David was able to keep integrity and know that wickedness does not help anyone. We know that foolishness and evil did not help Korah's rebellion that was comprised of 250 rebellious false and wicked individuals that rebelled against Moses and were swallowed up by the earth, fire fell and consumed the remaining wicked, and whatever was leftover of the wicked was destroyed by the plague. We learn that wickedness and foolishness did not help Saul, Abner, Ish-bosheth, and the men of Saul because they were destroyed and did not persist. We learn that Moses persevered trusting in GOD Almighty amidst persecution and envy. David was also able to persevere amidst persecution due to the envy of evil. We are able to be comforted knowing that GOD Almighty is aware of everything and is able to help the righteous faithful Christians persevere while the wicked are destroyed. We can persevere knowing that there is favor and blessings described being long life, health, courage, responsibility, integrity, salvation, and eternal salvation in the worship of GOD Almighty.
February 20, 2025 Thursday's Publication
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