In the Lurch

David addressed his son Solomon with some important words that we too can claim for ourselves. Solomon was entrusted with the plans to build the Temple, as we are entrusted with the Great Commission. David told Solomon not to be fearful or anxious. He basically said, “Son, don’t get discouraged. God is with you.”

God is with you too! You are not simply given direction and told to walk alone. As David told Solomon, “(God) won’t walk off and leave you in the lurch.” What does this mean? To be left in the lurch means to be left without assistance, without support needed in a difficult situation. To be left in the lurch is when you are left by someone at a particular time when you need them to stay.

Trust me friend, God does not leave you. The Holy Spirit is right with you every step of the way. You are not on this journey alone. The road might be rough, but you are going to make it! Let us finish this race together!!

“David continued to address Solomon: ‘Take charge! Take heart! Don’t be anxious or get discouraged. God, my God, is with you in this; he won’t walk off and leave you in the lurch. He’s at your side until every last detail is completed for conducting the worship of God. You have all the priests and Levites standing ready to pitch in, and skillful craftsmen and artisans of every kind ready to go to work. Both leaders and people are ready. Just say the word.’”

-1 Chronicles 28:20 [MSG]

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