Deliverance: Purpose: Prayers and Poetry

            Deliverance

            How often do we measure

            from the outside inwards

            struggling to achieve or at

            least survive in a 

            world conforming to

            present day Caesars'

            often in disguise.

            Holy Spirit guides

            from within our hearts

            showing mercy and grace

            bearing our burdens

            with counsel and strength

            patience and mercy

            offered every moment.

Psalm 18:50, "He gives great deliverance to His king, And shows kindness to His anointed, To David and his descendants forever."

         

Reflection: Purpose: Prayers and Poetry

 Reflection Questions:

        1. Is God's grace filling your spirit today? Why or why not?

        2. This passage does not specifically promise an external relief or time frame. How might that compare to a situation you face?

        3. What could be the consequence as a child of God in Caesar's household?

Share: What kind of internal grace have you been given even when the external has brought destruction?

Therefore: Purpose: Prayers and Poetry

 Philippians 4:21-23, "Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit."

Therefore

"With your spirit." From the inside out. 

How often do we gauge our actions and attitudes from the outside circumstances and turn towards inner spirit only when we realize we cannot handle it on our own strength?

Those in Caesar's household welcomed with an open heart in all situations--and were not in a safe environment. We too actually live in Caesar's household in our world too. And here also we can stay in the light and truth and live into our faith. But that does not mean life will be easy.

However the promise is that the Lord will give us His strength and His guidance in  ALL circumstances. From the inside-out--even when the outcome involves a death: of dreams or freedom or relationships or life.

His grace is timeless. His mercy everlasting.

Your thoughts,