Heralds Digest

  ” Show Your marvelous lovingkindness by Your right hand, O You who save those who trust in You From those who rise up against them. Keep me as the apple of Your eye; Hide me under the shadow of Your wings” Psalms‬ ‭17‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ In a world ridden by constant confrontations, surrounded souls doesn’t seem to have any worthwhile engagement away from the strife. But in the shadow of God’s wings and being the apple of His eye, every surrounded, but privileged, soul can sincerely go to sleep. Here, there are lots for the secured souls to learn about the mercy, lovingkindness, and fellowship with God that cannot be liquidated by the activities of wickedness. Particularly, the benefit of abiding as the apple of God’s eye is the extension of God’s love to enemies of all secured souls. Unfortunately, while many villains have found freedom and forgiveness for their sins when they surrender to the Lord, some disobedient and ignorant folks have been crushed fatally by the wrath of God. ...

  “I have called upon You, for You will hear me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech. Show Your marvelous lovingkindness by Your right hand, O You who save those who trust in You From those who rise up against them.” Psalms‬ ‭17‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ A prevailing prayer is no doubt the engagement of a powerless petitioner with a powerful Potentate. Unfortunately, man is often tempted to explore the engagement of seemingly powerful personalities to his gross disappointment. Unless a guarantor-man’s interest is seen to be serviced by the engagement of the requesting party, there could be no guarantee for fairness and justice. Therefore, the psalmist cried “ I have called upon You, for You will hear me, O God “. Morning, afternoon, nighttime, and in all circumstances, and if only believers can sincerely cry unto the Lord, there is always an assurance of salvation for those who trust in God. Whenever a powerless petitioner acknowledges the need of protection, power, and provis...