Dec. 7
GIFT OF STRENGTH; PEACE TO BLESS
"The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless
his people with peace" Ps. 29:11
David had just heard the voice of the Lord in a thunderstorm, and
had seen His power in the hurricane whose path he had described; and
now, in the cool calm after the storm, that overwhelming power by
which Heaven and earth are shaken is promised to be the strength of
the chosen. He who wings the unerring bolt will give to His redeemed
the wings of eagles; He who shakes the earth with His voice will
terrify the enemies of His saints, and give His children peace. Why
are we weak when we have divine strength to flee to? Why are we
troubled when the Lord's own peace is ours? Jesus, the mighty God, is
our strength; let us put Him on and go forth to our service. Jesus,
our blessed Lord, is also our peace; let us repose in Him this day,
and end our fears. What a blessing to have Him for our strength and
peace both now and for ever!
That same God who rides upon the storm in days of tempest will also
rule the hurricane of our tribulation, and send us, before long, days
of peace. We shall have strength for storms, and songs for fair
weather. Let us begin to sing at once unto God our strength and our
peace. Away, dark thoughts! Up, faith and hope!