In 2 Corinthians 1:8 Paul said: For we do not want you to be unaware, brethren, of our affliction which came to us in Asia, that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life… Have you ever felt this kind of despair? The burdens may or may not be literally beyond your strength, or threaten your life, but the despair is as strong; it feels like it’s this bad.
Paul would go on to say that God delivered them from that peril, and He is One upon Whom we may hope. However, our word of encouragement today comes from another context.
The story of David and Goliath is well known and very popular. David confidently informed Goliath that he was going to kill him so that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel (1 Kings 17:46). He then says, “…and that all this assembly may know that the Lord does not deliver by sword or by spear; for the battle is the Lord’s…” (1 Kings 17:47).
Let God fight this battle. Let Him deliver you from this despair. He will, if you will be His, because He loves you, and so do I.
Donnie Bates
Barnabas Notes 