GOD’S DELIVERANCE Psalm 54 David to plead for God's help. His

despondency has turned to triumph. His

declaration, "He has delivered me from all

trouble,". David doesn't know how or when

God will act on his behalf; nevertheless, he

writes with complete confidence,

For He has delivered me from all trouble,

And my eye has looked with satisfaction upon

my enemies. (54:7)

According to 1 Samuel 23:26–29, God

intervened to protect David from his enemies.

Saul went on one side of the mountain, and

David and his men on the other side of the

mountain; and David was hurrying to get away

from Saul, for Saul and his men were

surrounding David and his men to seize them.

But a messenger came to Saul, saying, "Hurry

and come, for the Philistines have made a raid

on the land." So, Saul returned from pursuing

David and went to meet the Philistines;

therefore they called that place the Rock of

Escape. David went up from there and stayed in

the strongholds of Engedi.

Suddenly, perhaps as soon as David said, "I

will give thanks to Your name, O LORD, for it

is good" (Psalm 54:6), the enemy turned tail for

home, removing the threat of immediate

danger. Furthermore, David said his eye could

now look "upon my enemies" (54:7). The

NASB inserts the phrase "with satisfaction" to

bring clarity to this Hebrew idiom. David's

choice of words reflects a man without

bitterness. He could look his enemies squarely

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in the eyes without malice or resentment. He

had released them to God and God had dealt

with them in His own sovereign, perfect way.

Let's declare war on those longstanding habits

we cultivate against others—negative feelings,

unforgiveness, resentment, competitiveness,

grudges, jealousy, revenge, hatred, retaliation,

gossip, criticism, and suspicion. Let's leave this

rugged, ugly, well-worn road forever! The only

alternative route to take is love. The longer I

live and the more time I spend with the Lord

(and with others), the more I am driven back to

the answer to most people's problems: sincere,

Spirit-empowered, undeserved love. It's called

living by grace. Once Christ is in full focus, it's

amazing how powerful love can be!

God’s deliverance doesn’t always match our

expectations:

• Sometimes He removes us from a difficult

situation so we don’t have to face it anymore.

This is the solution we all want, but it is not His

only method.

• At other times, He may choose to strengthen

us through our hardship. Our circumstance

doesn’t change, but He sustains us in it,

enabling us to trust Him each step of the way.

• Finally, God may give us eternal deliverance

through death. Paul said that departing and

being with Christ would be “very much

better” (Phil. 1:23), yet this is often the option

we dread most.

You can trust the Lord, no matter how He

chooses to deliver you.

Brushon Barnes

Howard Brewer

Vivian Brewer

Zavaun Dixon

Daniel Eastland

Daxlynn Eastland

Destiny Eastland

Tiffany Eastland

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UNIT II: Preparation for Deliverance

A Plague of Blood

Lesson Text: Exodus 7:14-24 Golden Text---"Thus saithe the Lord, In this thou shalt know that I

am the Lord: behold, I will smite with the rod that is in mine hand

upon the waters which are in the river; and they shall be turned to

blood" (Exodus 7:17).

The divine pollution of the Nile would create tremendous hardship

for the Egyptians, if only for a short time, and it would be a

testimony to the power of the Lord. It would also strike a blow at

Egypt's religion. The turning of the river to blood would demonstrate

how powerless these false deities were, for they would be unable to

reverse the plague or give relief. The Nile,the source of life for

Egypt, would be turned into a source of death.

Finally, we get a glimpse of how the common people of Egypt

responded to the plague of blood. All the Egyptians dug near the

river desperately looking for water to drink. It seems that

underground water was not polluted, but it required considerable

effort to obtain it. Pharaoh was adamantly opposed to Moses. His

pride would not allow him to acknowledge the Lord and His

authority, even when he witnessed a miracle that directly insulted

his own gods and brought suffering to his people. The turning of

water into blood was a significant starting point for God's judgments.

The Egyptians not only deified the Nile River, but they were also

dependent upon it for sustenance of life. As God prepared His

people for deliverance, He struck the first mighty blow at the heart of

Egyptian life. When God sends you, He goes with you and directs

your path.

Randy Hutchinson

Lamard Jackson

Ahmad Nelson

Daelon Nelson

Darnell Vaughn

Anthony Vinnett

Ayden Vinnett

Tenisha Vinnett

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September 2019

My Body, My Temple FALL SAFETY TIPS

As The Word says, to everything, there is a season. Shorter

days and cooler nights mean it’s time to take some steps around the house, and within your family, to keep yourself and

your loved ones safe during the transition to winter.

Here are some smart moves to make now to ensure family safety:

Dress kids in light-colored clothing to help drivers see them on

their way home from after-school activities. During outdoor activities, make sure your kids can be seen. Give them a

flashlight and glowstick, and add some reflective stickers or

tape.

Change batteries when you “fall back.” Smoke alarms most

often fail to sound an alarm because of missing, dead or

disconnected batteries. Replace the batteries twice a year

when you change the clocks (or whenever the alarm “chirps,”

indicating the battery is getting low). Also change the batteries in your CO detectors.

Practice your family fire escape plan before the weather gets

too cold. Every family should have one, but just one in three American households do, according to the National Fire

Protection Association. Having the plan is important, but it’s

just as critical to practice it by conducting a home fire drill at

least twice a year. Frightened kids may be tempted to hide under the bed or in a closet during a fire unless you teach

them exactly how to escape.

Use space heaters safely. Remember to keep combustibles

“three feet from the heat” or “a meter from the heater.” If you’re using a fuel-powered heater, open a door or window

slightly to allow fresh air to circulate. Remember to turn off

your heater if you leave the house and before you go to bed.

Add outdoor lighting to dark places. These lights serve a dual

purpose: discouraging intruders and protecting against falls.

Motion sensor lights are most important around doors and

near steps.

Clean leaves out of your gutters every week in the fall. When

you do, make sure you’re using the right ladder for the job and

using it properly. More than 90,000 people get emergency room treatment for ladder-related injuries every year. If the

gutters are hard to reach, install a leaf guard to keep most of

the leaves out.

Have your chimney inspected before the weather tempts you to use your fireplace. If you use your fireplace every year, you

should have the chimney cleaned every year to prevent a

chimney fire. If your chimney needs repair, don’t try to do it

yourself; this is a job for a professional.