FINDING HOPE IN GOD’S PROMISES
THE SEED
“Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” Psalm 34:5
Life is full of challenges—financial struggles, health crises, broken relationships, career setbacks, and emotional distress. Psalm 34:1–10, written by David while fleeing from King Saul, reminds us that God is near to those who trust in Him, even in their most difficult times. We can learn from how David responded to adversity. He offered praise in every circumstance (Psalm 34:1–3), declaring, “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Even in distress, David chose to worship. When facing difficulties, instead of dwelling on the problem, shift your focus to God through praise. Worship transforms our mindset from fear to faith. David testifies, “I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalm 34:4–7). God does not ignore the cries of His children. Whether you’re dealing with job loss, family conflict, or uncertainty, seeking God in prayer brings peace and deliverance. He is near to the brokenhearted. In trusting God for provision (Psalm 34:8–10). King David declares, “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.” Even young lions may lack food, but those who trust in the Lord will not lack any good thing. Financial stress, strained relationships, or career disappointments may weigh heavily on us, but God is our ultimate provider. We should trust that He will sustain, guide, and supply all our needs.
BIBLE READING: Psalm 34:1–10
PRAYER: Lord God, please hear me when I call. Deliver me from all my troubles. Amen.
WÍWÁ ÌRÈTÍ NÍNÚ ÀWỌN ÌLÉRÍ ỌLỌRUN
IRUGBIN NAA
“Àwọn tí ó wò Ó ní ìmọ́lẹ̀; itiju kì yóò bo won loju.” Orin Dafidi 34:5
Ìgbé ayé kún fún àwọn ìṣòro – ìṣòro owó, ìdámú ìlera, àwọn àṣepọ̀ tí ó bàjẹ́, ìdíkù iṣẹ́, àti ìjamba ẹ̀mí. Orin Dafidi 34:1-10, tí Dafidi kọ nígbàtí ó ń sá fún Ọba Sáùlù, ń rán wa létí pé Ọlọrun súnmọ́ àwọn tí ó gbẹ́kẹ̀lé E, kódà ní àsìkò ìṣòro púpọ̀ tí wọ́n. A lè kọ́ ẹ̀kọ́ láti bí Dafidi ṣe dahùn sí ìṣòro. Ó ṣe ìyìn nínú gbogbo àjọṣe (Orin Dafidi 34:1-3), ó sọ pé, “Èmi yóò máa yin Olúwa ní gbogbo ìgbà; ìyìn Rẹ̀ yóò máa wà ní ẹnu mi títí.” Kódà nínú ìpọ́njú, Dafidi yan láti jọ́sìn. Nígbàtí o bá dojúkọ àwọn ìṣòro, dípò kí o máa ronú lórí ìṣòro náà, yí ìwò rẹ padà sí Ọlọrun nípa ìyìn. Ìjọ́sìn ń yí èrò ọkàn wa padà láti ìbẹ̀rù sí ìgbàgbọ́. Dafidi ń jẹ́rìí, “Mo wá Olúwa, Ó sì dá mi lóhùn; Ó gbà mí kúrò nínú gbogbo ìbẹ̀rù mi.” (Orin Dafidi 34:4-7). Ọlọrun kò sábà fi ìkígbé àwọn ọmọ Rẹ́ ṣe àìkàsí. Bóyá o ń dojúkọ àdánù iṣẹ́, ìjà ẹbí, tàbí àìdánilójú, wíwá Ọlọrun nínú àdúrà ń mú àlàáfíà àti ìdáǹdè wá. Ó súnmọ́ àwọn onírẹ̀wẹ̀sì ọkàn. Nínú gbígbẹ́kẹ̀lé Ọlọrun fún ìpèsè (Orin Dafidi 34:8-10). Ọba Dafidi sọ pé, “Tọ́ ọ wò kí o sì rí pé Olúwa dára; ìbùkún ni fún ẹni tí ó fi Á ṣe ibi ìsádi.” Kódà àwọn kìnnìún tí ń hù ewu lè ṣe aláìní oúnjẹ, ṣùgbọ́n àwọn tí ó gbẹ́kẹ̀lé Olúwa kì yóò ṣe aláìní ohun rere kankan. Ìṣòro owó, àwọn àṣepọ̀ tí kò dára, tàbí ìdíkù iṣẹ́ lè wúwo lórí wa, ṣùgbọ́n Ọlọrun ni olùpèsè wa tí ó ju gbogbo lọ. A gbọ́dọ̀ gbẹ́kẹ̀lé pé Yóò bọ̀ wá, tọ́ wá, kí Ó sì pèsè gbogbo àwọn àìní wa.
BIBELI KIKA: Orin Dafidi 34:1-10.
ADURA: Olúwa Ọlọrun, jọ̀wọ́ gbọ́ mi nígbàtí mo bápè. Gbà mí kúrò nínú gbogbo ìṣòro mi. Àmín.