Many are the afflictions of the
righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. Psalm 34:19
KJV
Some years ago I went on a mission trip
with five other people to China. It wouldn't be wise for me to go
into great detail about the trip. I will say that on one of the days
a friend and I went to a large city in that great land. We preached
in a small underground gathering and then secretly made our way back
to the home where we previously had dinner.
Darkness had settled on the land
because it was getting late. While we were having dessert, the owner
of the home said, “Quick! Go into the other room and shut the
lights. Be quiet!” Policemen surrounded the area. Their
flashlights could be seen searching in the night. Our group quietly
prayed for deliverance. If caught, my friend and I could be forced
to leave the country. But if one of our Chinese brothers or sisters
were caught, they could easily be placed in prison for participating
in a non-sanctioned Christian event. After about twenty minutes, the
policemen disappeared. Then my friend and I caught a taxi and made
our way back to our hotel. We learned later that some of our friends
at home in the United States were praying for us at that exact time.
The Lord truly delivered us out of our trouble.
If you are facing a trial, know that
God will not allow you to experience anything you cannot handle. He
also will deliver you at the appropriate time and in his way. Trust
the Lord with all of your heart. Believe him to bring you freedom
and deliverance. God is faithful he will never leave you nor forsake
you. Believe and expect him to bring you deliverance from every
affliction and trial you face.
Dear Father God,
Thank you for making a way out of my
troubles. Help me to follow your lead and to find victory on the
other side of my trials. I trust you Lord to set me free and to
deliver me. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
