The Blessings of Surrendering To Jesus

# 317 - As we continue going through the Book of 1 Samuel, we have come to the part where David is fleeing from Saul and winds up in Goliath's hometown, wearing Goliath's sword. He is brought before the king which put him in a very fearful life and death situation. This incident prompted the writing of the 56th Psalm and the 34th Psalm. These are Psalms that can help us when we find ourselves in a tight situation. Today we will continue to look at the 34th Psalm.which was written after his deliverance. Up to this time the Holy Spirit has been asking others like you and me, who may find themselves in tight situations to trust the Lord as David did. He has reminded us that the angel of the Lord (Jesus) encamps around those who fear Him, and now He begins to tell us what it means to fear the Lord! Beginning at v11 we read: “Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. 12 Who is the man who desires life, And loves many days, that he may see good? (Who wants to be extricated from tight situations?) Then listen to the following guidelines for living in the fear of the Lord: 13 Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from speaking deceit. 14 Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.” Here's how this works, Jesus is our Peace, seek Him! He will help you to discern good from evil, He will put a guard on your mouth as you learn to yield to Him! Not ready to yield to Him yet? The Psalm concludes with the benefits of yielding, maybe this will help you change your mind. 15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry. 16 The face of the LORD is against those who do evil, To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. 17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. 18 The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. 19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all. 20 He guards all his bones; Not one of them is broken. 21 Evil shall slay the wicked, And those who hate the righteous shall be condemned. 22 The LORD redeems the soul of His servants, And none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned.” Oh, the blessed benefits of yielding to Jesus. He is able to turn your situation around and help you through it. Trust Him! Father help those who are struggling with the idea of turning their lives over to Jesus. Help them to see that He is indeed the way, the truth, and the life.