He rescued me because He delighted in me.
One of the disadvantages of being tall and blond in India is that it sometimes comes with unwanted attention.
Cameron and I have a signal. When I find myself in an uncomfortable situation–for example, surrounded by pushy salespeople or ambushed by tourists in Mumbai asking for pictures–I whistle to get his attention, and he comes to my rescue. 🥰
We all need rescuing at times.
Even King David, who was a valiant warrior and faithful king, faced circumstances that were too much for him.
I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted within me. My mouth is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death. – Psalms 22:14-15
David could have penned these words in one of many overwhelming situations:
- He was completely unmatched as he went one-on-one against Goliath, the 10-foot giant and seasoned warrior who terrified every soldier in Saul’s army (1 Samuel 17).
- He ran for his life from Saul for years, always trying to keep one step ahead of Saul’s army and any potential betrayers (1 Samuel 20-26).
- He was forced to run from his own son as Absalom tried to overthrow the kingdom (2 Samuel 15).
David counted on God alone to deliver him in each situation, and when God brought peace from every enemy, David wrote:
He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the Lord was my support. He brought me out into a spacious place; He rescued me because He delighted in me. – 2 Samuel 22:17-20
God may allow circumstances too hard for us to handle because only when we need rescuing can we meet God as our Rescuer.
Are you in need of rescuing today? Call out to God!
