WHEN ARROWS FLY

Psalm 18:18-19 NLT They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress, but the Lord supported me. He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me.

Have you ever watched an old cowboy movie where the wagon train is attacked at the worst possible moment, when they’re vulnerable and on their own? Arrows are flying and they struggle to survive!

The Psalmist here was feeling like that. He was in distress, under attack, but there was a big difference because he knew he wasn’t alone. God supported him, the Lord came to his rescue and led him to a safe place. Hallelujah, that gives us hope today.😊

That same God is our God and He has promised to do the same for us when we’re under attack. When we’re vulnerable through sickness or fatigue, when we’re worn down by disappointment or discouragement, our God, the Lord of Heaven’s armies, is right there with us holding us up and strengthening us.

God’s help may come through someone else praying for us and it’s wise to ask for backup in prayer when we need it. An encouraging word from a godly friend can make all the difference.😊 It may come through a bible verse which reminds us we are overcomers. 

Whatever it takes when we call out to God He will rescue us because He also delights in us, because our trust is in Jesus.

Next time there are enemy arrows flying about remember to put your armour on and put up your shield of faith and those arrows will be quenched. Remember God is on your side, you are not a victim, you are a victor. In Jesus name. Amen.😊

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WELCOME

Psalm 24:8-9 NLT Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, invincible in battle. Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.

When our loved ones come to see us I expect we welcome them in with open arms and big hugs. We never shout through the keyhole, “Go away!” No, we open wide the doors and make them feel welcome.😊

These verses are saying the same sort of thing. ‘Open up the gates, open up the doors, welcome the King of glory in.’

As I was thinking about that I thought it would be lovely to start the week by welcoming the King of Glory into our every day, into our work, into our homes, our relationships, into our routines. Let’s welcome the Holy Spirit in, the One who is strong and mighty, into every area of our lives.

Our God is our Father, we are part of His family and He welcomes us into His home let’s open wide the doors of our hearts today and invite Him into our homes, into everything we have to do.😊

Welcome His peace and welcome His joy, welcome His provision and protection, welcome His wisdom. Our God is the great I AM, so let’s welcome Him in by faith, and praise Him for all He has already done for us.

Maybe you need a miracle? Then welcome in His miracle working power today, knowing He is working behind the scenes, working things out for the good, going ahead to prepare each day as we walk into it.

John 14:23 NLT Jesus replied, “All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them.

We’d all like someone strong and mighty with us, so as we walk into our new week, let’s welcome Jesus and respond with our love, our thanksgiving and praise, and welcome the Lord, strong and mighty, our King of Glory in.😊 Amen.

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