The Goodness of God in the Land of the Living - Paul M. Williams

Psalm 27:13-14 There's a testimony to be had in the midst of trial and sufferings that attests wholeheartedly to the faithfulness of a God who honours His Word!!  "...for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. (Heb. 13:5-6).  This is the testimony of David, you can't argue with it!!  But for some of us perhaps, if we're being perfectly honest with ourselves and more importantly, if we're being honest before God, we have to confess that this is not our present testimony.  We cannot confidently say as the writer of Hebrews; "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear…"  The plain truth of the matter is that we are fearful and do not know in our current experience, the authenticity of David's testimony and on account of this, instead of these words bringing peace and comfort to your soul, the words of the Psalmist are a source of agitation to you.  The great challenge for the Christian in the midst of any hardship is to bring into living experience, that which is written!!!  There is an experience to be had Brethren that can only be laid hold of by faith.  Will we not put our trust in the Lord, that in our present day, we might live to see the goodness of God in the land of the living?