When Needing to be Rescued

Genesis 49:18 NIV, “I look for your deliverance, O LORD.”

Before Jacob dies, he calls all his sons together to give them his blessing and predict what will come for each of their future. When he comes to Dan, he says Dan will provide justice for his people, and then he stops and exclaims, “I look for your deliverance, O LORD.” Jacob had wise fatherly wisdom and insight regarding his son Dan. He emphasized to Dan that he would be a beneficial and strong leader if he trusted God rather than relying on his intelligence and ability. My NIV Application Bible note says, “Those who are strong, attractive, or talented often find it easier to trust in themselves than in God who gave them their gifts. Remember to thank God for who you are and have so your trust does not become misplaced.” That is an important true statement to heed.

What about when persecution or wrongful acts come against you? Can you trust God to intercede and bring deliverance in your adverse circumstances? Joseph showed great faith and strength in this area. He is a model and champion whose brothers wrongly mistreated him, yet God brought it all together for his good. The worse it became of people erroneously treating Joseph, the stronger he relied on God for deliverance as adversity mounted. His faith had endurance and perseverance as an example for us to follow, which God blessed him for, and his notable descendants were Joshua, Gideon, and Samuel. I have recently needed to follow Joseph’s example better. How about you?

When in the middle of the wrongful circumstance, remember who God is. Remember who you are. The Holy Spirit is nudging you with Psalm 46 and especially verse 10 which declares: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.” Yes, there is coming a day when every knee shall bow before Him. It will be soon! Despite all odds, God wins in the end, which is our hope, joy, and comfort. Rest in that peace. Hold your head high and thank God for his almighty justice and plan that wins in the end, despite all odds. “The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” Psalm 46:11.

Despite all odds, when needing deliverance, pray Psalm 38:15, “Lord, I wait for you; you will answer, Lord my God.” Because I have turned over to You all my anxiety with this burden as Your word tells me You care for me (1 Peter 5:7), You have compassion unlike any other. I am casting this worry onto You as Psalm 55:11 admonishes, “Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” OK, God, now it is up to You. I trust You and will keep my eyes on Jesus. I am waiting with anticipation how You are going to do it. Thank You for what You have enabled me to do in the past and all that You have blessed me with my family, friends, and church body. Jehovah Jireh, God will provide, despite all odds. I praise you God for You will provide my rescue and set me free, because I rely on You, my God.

Listen to Aware Worship – Trust In God ft. Mark Guiterrez (Lyrics).