Deliverance Is From The Lord

-February 16, 2022-

Good morning, happy Wednesday,

“The horse is prepared for battle, but deliverance is from the Lord.”

(Proverbs 21:31).

The word deliverance is a wonderful word, especially for believers in Christ. It is defined as, “The action of being rescued or set free.” We have been delivered from sin, death, and Satan through the death and resurrection of Christ on the cross. These enemies were defeated once and for all. Currently, Russian troops have amassed all around Ukraine, threatening to invade their country. The whole world is waiting to see what will happen. They need nothing less than full deliverance. Other countries must step up to deliver the Ukrainian people in their hour of need.

Israel fought many battles in Scripture, and when the trusted the Lord, obeyed Him, and relied on Him, He gave them the victory. There were also times when they came to deliver others in need. Though the Gibeonites deceived Joshua and people of Israel, saying that they lived in a far off country and not in the land of Canaan, Joshua and the elders gave their word not to kill them. When they were attacked by their neighbors around them for their alliance with Israel, Joshua led the army to fight for them and deliver them. Joshua and the Israelites won a great victory.

We as Christians often need God’s deliverance in our lives. It may be deliverance from temptation, sin, illness, injury, or from a specific problem or difficulty. God sends deliverance at just the right time. We must seek His deliverance and not put our hope in man. Psalm 3:8 says, “Salvation belongs to the Lord. Your blessing is upon your people.” We also read, “I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears” (Psalm 34:4). Our circumstances at times seem overwhelming, insurmountable, and impossible, but the Lord is able to deliver us. God answers prayer.

David prayed and God delivered him so many times in his life, in particular from Saul and his own son Absalom. He wrote in Psalm 34:7, “The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them.” What a great promise this is! The Lord loves us and fights for us. Are you waiting on the Lord for deliverance? Are you crying out to Him for help? The Lord is a God of deliverance, He is our hiding place.

Have a blessed day relying on the Lord for His deliverance. Stay safe and healthy.

In His everlasting arms,

Dean