Your Whole Salvation
2 Samuel 23:5
Is it not true my house is with God? For He has established an everlasting covenant with me, ordered and secured in every detail. Will He not bring about my whole salvation and my every desire?
David spoke these words as part of a song and praise to God. He sang of God’s faithfulness to Him and to His people. David watched God overcome His enemies time and time again. God promised him the kingdom, granted him the kingdom, and even restored the kingdom to him after his own son stole it away. God had kept His promises to David, and David proclaimed praise to God in song and in deed.
We must remember, however, that David was not a man without fault or enemy among his own people. While he had a heart for God, he made numerous mistakes throughout his lifetime and fell into depression at times, as well. Life was not always victorious for him, and many people from Saul’s reign and Absalom’s rebellion hated him. Still, God called David a man after His own heart and blessed him.
When times seem difficult and you feel you have failed, trust in God’s faithfulness. Should you encounter enemies within your own camp, look higher than your offense and trust the God who placed you where you are. David was the greatest king Israel has known until this day, yet his life was afflicted with thorns, battles, trials, and much heartache. God established a covenant with David and held true to His promises. He has a covenant with us through Jesus Christ, and He has promised to never leave us or forsake us. He is doing a work in us, and He has a purpose for us. When you can’t see His hand, trust His heart.
At all times and in all things, praise Him. If you are still breathing, He isn’t finished in your life yet. Let praise be on the breath you have, and honor God with it. He will bring about your whole salvation and every desire He gave you.
Have a blessed day!