69:29
But as for me, afflicted and in pain—
may your salvation, God, protect me.
I didn't have a lot of takeaways reading through. But as noticed in other recent readings I see someone who is being persecuted because of their beliefs and because they are sharing those beliefs.
I don't have the same feeling, maybe partly because in the US you are less likely too be persecuted for sharing your belief in God. But maybe partly because I only share my beliefs in relatively safe settings. I think I am feeling a tugging to be more bold, to have more Kingdom impact. If I can muster the courage to be more bold I may need a prayer like the one in this Psalm for protection from the attacks I may receive.
I don't think this will be like a light switch for me but I pray that as I grow in my faith that I also do more to help others come to know Jesus.
knut
When I read thru these chapters, I get the real sense of "enemies" being close by. There must have been constant fear of attack, and the uncertain outcome of battles and scirmishes. It feels much closer and more real than it feels to me, in this day and age.
ReplyDeleteAs far as the persecution goes...you are right. There isn't a GRAND persecution, or throwing in jail, or stoning......but, there is a much more subtle persecution. That's the one that seems to affect me, and keep me quiet. Did you know that if you give 10% of your earnings to the church, you classified as a radical Christian? Isn't that crazy?
Since we've been talking about it....I've been trying to be much more bold, and insert my faith into more conversations. Nothing huge, but just little things here and there. Its a work in progress, right?
tp
yep, I think taking the little steps matter. good job you radical!
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