We Have God; So Why Fear?

Psalms 54:4-5 Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is with those who uphold my life. He will repay my enemies for their evil. Cut them off in Your truth.

Verse 4 of this Psalm reminded me of Hebrews 13:6, "The Lord is my Helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?" King David penned the words of this Psalm in response to being betrayed, not once, but twice, by the Ziphites, who obviously sought favor with King Saul. In both instances God did not allow David to be delivered into Saul's hand. In 1 Samuel 23:14, in respect to Saul's attempt to capture David the Word says, "But God did not deliver him (David) into his hand." Later, in 1 Samuel 26, when the Ziphites made their second attempt to betray David, the tables were turned and Saul found himself in a position where, once again, David could have killed him. Because of his loyalty to God, David did not dare bring harm to Saul, God's anointed, he chose instead to prove his loyalty to the king, and took Saul's spear and jug of water, while Saul slept, surrounded by his own army. Amazingly, the small detail of Saul's deep sleep came as a result of God bringing that sleep upon him. Our God knows how to protect us against our enemies. He has every detail, even the smallest detail, worked out. Far too often, we stress about those who come against us because of what we believe, and for our choice to live a right life before God. However, no matter what those who oppose us do, if we stand on our integrity, and choose what is right, we must trust that God will come to our defense. On both occasions, David chose to put himself in a dangerous position, trusting the Lord, but knowing he was doing right before God. When we choose what is right, even if it puts us in the enemy's crosshairs, we can trust that God will deliver us. But...even if God chooses not to, let us trust Him anyway, and be like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who chose not to bow to Nebuchadnezzar's idolatrous statue, even if God chose not to deliver them. In the end, they were rescued right inside the fiery furnace by the Lord Himself. If we trust the Lord, and we know that He is our Helper, what have we to fear from man? 

Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive Him and His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).