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Doubly Bad Day? Trust God

by Brett Fuller on January 04, 2021

"Pits" are holes people dug in order to trap a wild beast or to hold something of value. 2 Samuel 23:20 says that a man named Benaiah, on a snowy day, defeated a lion in a pit. Wisdom would say this couldn't have been by design. Benaiah probably mis-stepped into a trap which had been no doubt re-covered by snow, having been previously sprung by the aforementioned lion.

Now, it's a bad day when one falls into a pit of which he cannot get out. It's doubly bad when that pit is already occupied by a carnivorous 500 lb. beast.

Have you ever had a doubly bad day? A day in which you fell into difficult times which were occupied by the enemy who was armed with rhetoric about how God surely couldn't love you if He allowed you to wind up here?

Well, if it happens take a page from Benaiah's life, trust God, and commit to not becoming lunch. Live right, live well...

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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