Psalm 116-117 Trusting God's Protection and Ending Well

My commentary pointed out reason why God delivers people from pain and death:

He answers His children’s prayers.  The writer knew he could trust in the Lord and call on Him for help.

He is merciful and gracious.  God’s good actions on our behalf grow our love for Him and our trust in Him.  We have to dare to believe that God means what He says.  His Word tells us God wipes away our tears, holds us up, prevents us from stumbling, and walks with us to protect us from our enemies.  And He does it all in spite of the ambivalence of our faith!  “In the pressure of danger and pain, we often say things we really do not mean, but the Lord sees our hearts and knows what we really believe.  The Lord ignores what we say with our lips and responds to what we say in our hearts.”

“God gave Jesus Christ to die on the cross in our place.  If our Father loves us that much, then He must be concerned not only with how we live, but also how and when we die.”  Verse 15 says, “The death of one that belongs to the Lord is precious in His sight.”  For believers, death is not an accident, but an appointment… Just as the blood of Christ is precious, so our blood is precious to God.  God’s servants are immortal until their work on earth is done.” 

“God is in control and will work all things for our good and His glory, even our death … May the Lord help us to end well and be faithful to Him.”

Father, I thank You that I can trust You to do everything for my good, whether it be joyful or painful.  I dare to believe that You mean what You say!  Thank You for seeing my heart and knowing what I truly believe.  Thank You for considering me precious to You!  Such love!  Help me to end well.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford