LIVING WORD DEVOTIONAL
By Pastor Mensa Otabil
Friday 14th October 2022
THE LORD DELIVERED ME
Scripture Reading: Psalm 18
He sent from above, He took me; He drew me out of many waters. He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, For they were too strong for me. Psalm 18:16–17
The refreshing feeling we get from hearing someone share their testimony of God’s deliverance strengthens our faith, and encourages us to know that God will come through for us. David shared his testimony of God’s deliverance. He described how God delivered him:
• He sent from above. When you are sinking down into a pit, you need someone who is above to pull you out. That is how David saw God. He saw the Lord as one who was above him and could pull him out. It is always a blessing to remember that the Lord is far above everything that comes against us. He is above our problems and sends us help from above.
• He drew me out of many waters. From His place above, the Lord drew David out of many waters. David saw himself as a man drowning in deep, turbulent waters. Just when he thought there was no way out, the strong arms of the Lord reached down and pulled him out. If you find yourself in a situation that seems to be drowning you, may the Lord rescue you and draw you out.
• He delivered me from my strong enemy. The strong enemy is the foe that David had tried on several occasions to overcome, which had proven difficult. It is like a problem that does not seem to go away or an addiction that threatens your sanity and survival. The Lord is our deliverer from the enemy that is far greater than us.
Every longstanding problem that has been an albatross on you will not remain there forever. God will step in and bring you and your family out of that challenge.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, you are my helper and deliverer. Your mighty hand lifts me up to a high place. In Jesus’ name, Amen.