Psalms 33:16-18
No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength.
A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save.
But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love.
I've never seen this verse before in Psalms and when I chanced upon it at a posting, I did a double take.
History will provide sufficient evidence to prove that nothing can ever guarantee success or deliverance. Neither numbers of Assyrian warriors , strength of Samson or that of Absolom's steed would save one's life.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Saviour as "one that saves from danger or destruction".
In today's world, we aren't faced with sieges, war or battles at our door-step. But we do face a different form of battle. A struggle to find God's will mapped over our life's current impossible situation. This is where we really need to understand that God alone gives us hope because we cannot rely on anything else.
Over the past weeks, I encounter many who have graduated from Poly and University. Not everyone of them have the benefit of having the next step of a new job or higher education mapped out for them. Many seem to pondering the next steps, the choices ahead seem rather limited and every plausible option seems to be mired in obstacles.
I've faced a similar personal experience when I graduated amidst the recession of 99. It seemed clear that I would have a job that would fit the multiple criteria of mine. Waiting up to three months was ok, but it started getting tough after four month with no answer in sight. By then, doubts started to creep in and every good-intentioned query from friends or parents made my faith waver. It was only after one year of doing odd roles and waiting aimlessly that I got a job which was meant for me. Through it I've learned that in the face of the impossibilities it's never God's will for me to run from it and settle for a compromised solution. Because God wants to teach me that He is sufficient in every situation and the only available hope for all my life's moments.
Likewise, I pray that through the unsettling moments encountered by the new graduates will teach each individual to recognise that deliverance will come as we stay focused on God's mighty hands. God alone is our hope and our salvation.
M.
I've faced a similar personal experience when I graduated amidst the recession of 99. It seemed clear that I would have a job that would fit the multiple criteria of mine. Waiting up to three months was ok, but it started getting tough after four month with no answer in sight. By then, doubts started to creep in and every good-intentioned query from friends or parents made my faith waver. It was only after one year of doing odd roles and waiting aimlessly that I got a job which was meant for me. Through it I've learned that in the face of the impossibilities it's never God's will for me to run from it and settle for a compromised solution. Because God wants to teach me that He is sufficient in every situation and the only available hope for all my life's moments.
Likewise, I pray that through the unsettling moments encountered by the new graduates will teach each individual to recognise that deliverance will come as we stay focused on God's mighty hands. God alone is our hope and our salvation.
M.
