Deliverance

And David spoke to the Lord the words of this song on the day when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said,

“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
  my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation,
  my stronghold and my refuge,
  my savior; you save me from violence.
I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,
  and I am saved from my enemies." (2 Samuel 22)

I'm struck by how well this passage connects to my reading from yesterday. It seems to me that you can truly appreciate the deliverance the Lord provides only if you have waited on Him, and trusted His timing and His provision for strength and endurance. How powerful are these words to somebody who has truly known what it means to be long suffering. And what a blessing to be able to credit God with this deliverance, instead of thinking it came from something you did or deserved.

I want to feel this way, and remember this sweet reward at the end of a time of trial, when I'm in the midst of suffering.

Providentially, last night the baby slept much better and I feel more rested and refreshed. And hopeful. This morning I was able to enjoy him, and be thankful for him.

But I really can't get over the amazing power behind being able to wait on the Lord. And how much it can strengthen our faith. As David puts it later in the chapter..

"“For who is God, but the Lord?
  And who is a rock, except our God?
This God is my strong refuge
  and has made my way blameless.
He made my feet like the feet of a deer
  and set me secure on the heights."