Faith without works is pointless. *What do you call a pencil that has two erasers? Pointless. God has given each of us talents and abilities so let us use them.

By spreading our wings of faith, we are lifted to a higher perspective by accepting the love of God in Christ. We are delivered from the enemy. Reading today in 2 Samuel 22, David was delivered from his enemies and praises God in a poem. The thoughts of this poem are that God is his strength and David calls to the Lord during distress.

The poem points out that the spheres of God’s activities are all encompassing. God’s strength and power is expressed in an earthquake or storm (v. 8-16). This same power kept David safe for he was right with God as he followed His Way and was rewarded by defeating his enemies.

The reason for David’s deliverance is because of his heart’s desire to have a relationship with God. He spent time in prayer before his battles and God gave him a heart of faith and courage. Even when others disappointed him like his son Absalom, he had a forgiving heart. He praised God enthusiastically and went all out for God.

We can learn from David’s poem today and take in these words for our own testimony. Think of difficulties faced in the past when your prayer has been answered. Faith in God gives us confidence and hope that we will be enabled with advantages. When blessed, give credit to God for victory, praise him, and give thanks for His love through Christ.

Like David, let us offer praises to God who reaches down from heaven and saves on earth (v. 17-20). Our true strength is a relationship with God. The Bible talks about a counselor … Holy Spirit. With the counselor, we have access to a helper that will direct our path and assist along the way. All we have to do is lift up our eyes and follow.

Our relationship with You Lord is our greatest strength, Lord. Your Spirit lives in us and will assist us and this gives us the ability to glorify You in all we do. Your way is the best way, and we lift our eyes to You today. We spread our wings of faith. With You, we know who we are and with You by our side we can go far … Amen.

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