Day 87: For those who trust the Lord for preservation, the command has already been for salvation.

“Be my strong refuge, To which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me, For You are my rock and my fortress. Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, Out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭71:3-4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

There are a variety of ways in which people who are in positions of authority can extend relief to individuals finding themselves in trouble.

In the United States, our governmental system, gives the president and governors, the authority to offer sentence relief for those convicted of a crime. The relief offered can vary from commutation of a sentence to complete pardon. But—no matter what remedy is issued—it is binding. It doesn’t matter how many people may disagree with a particular pardon or remedy issued, the remedy stands.

Sometimes, American citizens get caught up in the operations of war and end up being held prisoner by other countries. Additionally, there are people who are taken captive for a variety of reasons by different countries or groups. But, however the person found themselves in such a situation, if the President of the United States authorizes an operation to extract those people, it will be done. Now, sometimes those operations fail. Ultimately, the command to be saved is only as good as the authority of the one giving it and the ability of the one giving it to back up the command with the necessary resources to make it so.

“For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.””

‭‭Romans‬ ‭10:11-13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Did you know, did you realize, that the Creator of all things has issued a decree for us to be saved? By the sacrificial blood of His own Son, He has obtained a pardon for all who call upon His name as Savior. And, whereas governments may not have the clout to make good on their promises or decrees, God has no such difficulty.

Throughout the word of God we see people calling out to the Lord for His salvation. Time and time again, He heard and answered those who put their trust in Him.

“For they did not gain possession of the land by their own sword, Nor did their own arm save them; But it was Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your countenance, Because You favored them. You are my King, O God; Command victories for Jacob.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭44:3-4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

In our opening portion from Psalms today we see David, in the midst of severe trouble, commenting that God had given the command to save. Repeatedly, we see David expressing his complete trust in God‘s power to deliver His own.

The decree of the Lord, the command sent from His holy throne, cannot be thwarted nor overturned. And—as mentioned earlier—whereas other authorities may lack the ability to cash the checks they write, God’s irrevocable word, resting above His undefeatable name, will save you to the uttermost! Additionally, every moment of your life, the Lord is ready to make good on His promise to answer your urgent cry.

“But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.”

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭7:24-25‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

For today let us know and understand what David knew:

For those who trust the Lord for their preservation, the command has already been given for their salvation.

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