Bottle in the smoke

Psalms 119:83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.

Praise the Lord!!

Today we will meditate upon the verse where the psalmist David gives us the intensity of his trouble, by comparing himself with a bottle in the smoke.

David's life was filled with test and trials he was constantly tested from one task to another. But he was victorious in all his task.

He recounts his life journey through the Psalms where he tells us how he was victorious in his battles.

If we follow the instructions given by King David, we can be sure that we will emerge victorious in our ordeals.

Bottle in a smoke in eastern countries are bottles which are kept right above the fireplace and the end result is that the sooth would cover the bottle so much that the whole bottle would appear pitch dark.

David was telling in his Psalms that his life was pitch dark as his enemies were always looking for his life. He had troubles in the house and outside his house. He had no place to hide, his life was in constant fear, but still he gives some of the best advice which we need to follow if we face the life in our darkest hour.

How to emerge victorious in the midst of trouble?

1. Hope in God's word

2. Thirst for his counsel.

3. Don't forget his statutes.

4. Don't forsake his percepts.

5. Always remember his faithfulness.

6. Refrain your feet from every evil.

7. Daily meditate on his word, read the Bible everyday

Saints, if you do these what will be your benefit by following the instructions.

1. Lord will quicken you in his loving kindness.

2.  Lord will make you wiser than your enemies.

3.  Lord will give you more understanding than your teachers.

4.  Lord will make you more knowledgeable so that nobody can trick you in his trap.

5. Lord will show you the right way so that you will discern and understand every false way.

Saints, Are you feeling your life is going nowhere, you don't have anybody to understand you. You are seeking like David for a counselor and feel like your life is a Bottle in the Smoke.

Take courage!! Lord Commanded Joshua to be strong and very courageous ( Joshua 1: 6-9). Today if Holy Spirit is speaking to you don't harden your hearts and surrender your life to Jesus. He will bring all things to pass.

God Bless