Faithful Thus Far

Today I read in 1 Samuel about David.  Just a simple shepherd boy who knew there was something bigger than himself.  Just a little brother who was braver than his big brothers.  Just a child of God who's Father had great plans in store for him.

As David was getting ready to fight Goliath, he told Saul:

"The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine..."

David understood something that made him brave:  The God who had acted in the past would act again.  God had fought for David in the little battles with the lion and the bear and he would fight for him in the big battles with Goliath as well.  We can trust that no matter what happens, he is on our side and he knows what he's doing.  He who was faithful before will be faithful again. 

This means that I can have faith that He will come through for me.  Looking back at my life thus far, I can see the many, many ways that God has acted in my life, through the good and the bad.  I can let go of my life and let him take control with full confidence that he will take care of me.

I love the lyrics to this song:

"God you know where I've been. You were there with me then. You were faithful before. You'll be faithful again.  I'm holding your hand."

Let the waters rise.  I will follow You no matter what.