Scripture Post #2,148: *SHAME & REPROACH*

 

Psalms 69:

6 Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel. 

7 Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face. 

8 I am become a stranger unto my brethren, and an alien unto my mother's children. 

David was going through something very unpleasant and didn’t want the trouble he was going through to discourage others from believing in the GOD he served. The people of GOD don’t have it all together all the time. GOD’s people struggle too. And the unattractiveness of our struggles can be a turnoff for some. But the story of the believer never ends in turmoil. When you see our struggles, stay tuned — ‘cause a blessing is right around the corner!

Originally Published: Tue. 7 • 31 • 18