At the beginning of Psalm 13, David feels God has forsaken him. Has that ever happened to you, friend? Do you let your problems make you sad, discouraged, and disillusioned? That couldn't be further from the truth for those of us who have received the salvation of the Lord. We see David acknowledging this as he continues...

Psalm 13:5-6
But I have trusted in Your mercy;
My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.
I will sing to the Lord,
Because He has dealt bountifully with me.
NKJV

You see, friend, when we accepted Christ's sacrifice, we received the forgiveness of sins and the promise that God will never forsake us. Jesus ultimately experienced separation from Father God for the first time on that cross on our behalf when He cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Once we recognize this reality in our minds and hearts, our trust in His mercy leads us to rejoice in our salvation! The Spirit of God can enlighten our eyes to see how rich we truly are in Christ. Count those blessings, friend, and allow the Lord to encourage you with all He has done for you!

Life Lesson: Sometimes, we forget what we should remember (the good done by someone), and remember what we should forget (the wrongs done by someone).

Lord,
Thank You for enduring all things for me on the cross. Thank You for never leaving or forsaking me. Please give me the power to remember the blessings that You have poured into my life through Christ and help me walk after You with joy.
In Jesus' name. Amen.

Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee

Senior Pastor
The Bridge
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