God is For Me!!!

I Just heard from God today and He said,
"…………this I know; for God is for me." Psalm 56:9

 From an early age David tended the flocks of Jesse. He was deeply conscience of God's presence as he stood defiantly against a lion and a bear. Even then he declared, "for God is for me."

 Later when Samuel began the selection process to determine who would be the new king. He finally concludes that David is God's choice! From the hill sides of Judea he enters the home of his father where he is anointed. Again he concludes, "for God is for me!"

 As he grows into manhood he is given added responsibility! Among those is a trip to camp of the enemy. His brothers are facing the prospects of a future battle with the enemy. The only obstacle in their path is a 9 foot tall giant named Goliath. While cowering in the field their brother David comes from the home bringing news for the young men!

 While there David has a confrontation with the enemy. Goliath issues a challenge to anyone who will stand up against him! David accepts the challenge sensing the presence of the Lord! After convincing the King he can do it he steps onto the battlefield with nothing more than a sling and five stones.

 After the ranting and raving of Goliath David declares, "I come in the name of the Lord." With one stone he brings the giant down. Much later he penned the words, "For God is for me." He is for us too!

In Jesus;
W. Scott Lockard

For such a time as this #1
 
I Just heard from God today and He said,"Thou art come into the kingdom for such a time as this." Esther 4:14

From the time of Adam and Eve's fall from grace things worsened. Following Cain's murder of Abel wickedness flourished expanding throughout the world. Society was at a loss seeking someone to solve the crisis.

Suddenly on the scene came the man called Noah. A just and righteous man in his generation he was just what God was looking for He had come to the kingdom for such a time as this!

God had a plan and Noah was just the one to initiate it. Calling Noah into His presence he laid out the blueprint for the salvation of mankind. 

During the construction of the Ark Noah proclaimed the promises of God. Any who would enter in would be saved. A time period of 120 years elapsed during which Noah faithfully declared the truth. 

It is my contention that much laughing and scoffing was heard outside the ark! Of the total congregation none accepted the offer of entry. Violence continued to escalate the family was ushered into the ark and as predicted the rain began to fall! 

The finality of it all is heard with the crash of thunder as the "door was shut." Excluded were those who ignored the offer! At that point there was no point or possibility of entry. 

Noah was the man for such a time as this. It has always been that God has one for "such a time as this." For our generation such a one is the Lord's Jesus. He has made a way for us! Let us seek the Lord while He may be found and call on Him while He is near!

In Jesus;
W. Scott Lockard

For Such A Time as This #2

I Just Heard From God Today and He Said,
"Thou art come into the kingdom for such a time as this." Esther 4:14 

Out of this wilderness comes one who has the briefest biographies. He immediately speaks out under the authority of God declaring a drought to be forthcoming. To avoid a conflict with Ahab he is instructed to hide by the brook Cherub where he will find water and food to eat! 

After remarkable provisions satisfying every need Elijah has a confrontation with Ahab. It is decided that all of Israel be called to Mt. Carmel where they will be challenged as to their intentions. Posing the question "How long halt ye between two opinions?" Elijah gets no response at all! 

Laying out a plan including both sides Ahab is to bring the prophets of Baal [450] and the prophets of Astoreth [400] and Elijah a group of one. Gathering on the Mountain they set up an altar. Seeking for a fiery outpouring the Baalites spend the day in a frenzy of Pleading. They go as far as to cut themselves with knives. Even Elijah scoffs at their inability! When they prove unsuccessful Elijah steps in. 

Saturating the altar and the trench surrounding it he prays a simple prayer. No frenzy, no frustration, no failure. In sixty-three words the fire falls! Another evidence of one called to the kingdom for such a time as this. 

It had always been so that God appointed one to fill the bill. To step into a crisis situation and meet the need presenting itself! Maybe you are here for such a time as this! 

In Jesus:
W. Scott Lockard