{"id":19573,"date":"2021-06-14T18:42:11","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T18:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theoklahomaeagle.net\/?p=19573"},"modified":"2021-06-14T18:42:11","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T18:42:11","slug":"weekly-words-of-inspiration-from-pastor-anthony-l-scott-you-can-leap-over-a-wall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.willoughbyavenue.com\/eagle\/2021\/06\/14\/weekly-words-of-inspiration-from-pastor-anthony-l-scott-you-can-leap-over-a-wall\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Words Of Inspiration From Pastor Anthony L. Scott: You Can Leap Over a Wall"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nBy Pastor Anthony L. Scott
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\u201cFor by you I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall.\u201d (Psalm 18:29 ESV)<\/em><\/p>\n

Once of the most popular and often referenced books in the Bible is the Psalms.\u00a0 The Psalms deal with every emotion and reflect every human mood.\u00a0 There are moments when the writer speaks words of faith and comfort while other times expresses the agony of doubt and despair.\u00a0 No matter how we may be feeling, undoubtedly it will be touched upon in the Psalms.
\nThe Eighteenth Psalm suddenly captivates us with the exuberance of a teenager. It gives a glimpse of life so thrilling we feel ready and capable of taking on the world.\u00a0 David writes in verse twenty-nine, \u201cBy my God I can leap over a wall.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 There is nothing that can bind me or hold me if I know the presence of God.\u00a0 Life is unlimited and all things are possible if we know God.
\nThis is a great word for those who feel life is closing in<\/em>.\u00a0 Our biological life runs down with the passing of time.\u00a0 The routine of life closes in on us, work closes in on us., and if life closes in on all these areas, it tends to do so physically and spiritually as well.
\nThis is also great encouragement when life gets blocked<\/em>.\u00a0 In our youth this is not a problem nor a possibility.\u00a0 In our younger years, life is not about obstacles in the way but too many options to choose from.\u00a0 We soon discover in a short period of time options get blocked and opportunities are no longer options.\u00a0 It becomes increasingly difficult to go back to school and more hindering to be considered for some fields of employment.\u00a0 Failure blocks the way for others. You have tried something, it did not work, so you did not try it again.\u00a0 Then for many, obligations block the way.\u00a0 We have too much going on to drop and do what we really desire to do.\u00a0 Think of the number of people who have settled for second best and subsequently prevented from realizing their first choice.
\nFor those who find life closing in<\/em> or getting blocked off<\/em>, there is good news. The Psalmist says, \u201cWalls Can Be Jumped Over.\u201d<\/em>
\nFor some the wall to leap over is cynicism and there are plenty of reasons to feel cynical.\u00a0 Another may be the wall of systemic oppression.\u00a0 As much of a barrier as this may be, let us rejoice that the psalmist says with God\u2019s help we can even jump over that wall.
\nHow shall we leap over the wall of fear?\u00a0 I talk to people who are frightened over the future, so they cling to what is familiar even when God has set a new direction.\u00a0 Fear of life surrounds many like a wall.\u00a0 It is good news that God gives us faith to untangle ourselves from the fears that paralyze us.\u00a0 God enables us to leap over walls in His strength and by His power.
\nIn what ways does life seem to be closing in on you? How do you feel blocked off from life\u2019s opportunities today?\u00a0 Here is your good news, \u201cBy Him you can run against a troop, and by your God you can leap over a wall!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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