The hidden hand of the Father

When David was in the wilderness, it seemed as if all hell was loose on him. It seemed that there was no way out. Even the great warrior who overcame Goliath became desperate. That’s a big statement!

But all the while, the Father’s hidden hand was over David’s heart. You see, in the wilderness and while being chased like a dog, David had every reason to be angry. A few times he had the chance to kill Saul and use his military for his own purposes, especially when he was angry. But that was exactly the test: he had to learn to restrain himself. As a king, he couldn’t create a tyranny, using the national military for his little personal revenges. The king had to be a servant to the nation, and king David had to learn to rule his spirit. That’s why he went through training. It seemed like the devil, but in reality, it was the faithful and hidden hand of the Father.

I heard Mike Bickle say something once that really helped me: “God will make sure it gets really dark before it get bright.” I agree. So in the dark seasons, I look up and I hear the mandate of heaven to live a Joel 2 lifestyle, to delve into this book and hear the voice of God. I hear this mandate and I know it’s His kindness. He’ll shape me and in the end, if I am faithful, I’ll end up with a bright heart – a heart shining w/ love, faithfulness and humility. And He will be faithful, for sure. The rain is coming, though the drought last several years. There is a rain of the Spirit that is just around the corner.

But for now, here I am, pursuing His love, being violent in the Spirit, living a Joel 2 lifestyle. And I know that the sovereign hand of the Man Jesus Christ, overcomer who sits at the right hand of the Father, is over me. Thank You, Jesus.