The opening of Psalm 57 grabbed my attention recently in light of these uncertain times:
King David’s golden song of instruction composed when he hid from Saul in a cave. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Please, God, show me mercy! Open your grace-fountain for me, for you are my soul’s true shelter. I will hide beneath the shadow of your embrace, under the wings of your cherubim, until this terrible trouble is past. (Psalm 57, Introduction (verse 0) and verse 1, Passion Translation)
Do we feel like we’re hiding in a cave? Our cave is very nice, make no mistake, but we are hunkered down “until this terrible trouble is past.” In a more challenging environment for David, running for his life before he became king, he recognizes God as his “soul’s true shelter.”
May we do the same.
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. (Nahum 1.7, NIV)
1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. (Psalm 46.1 – 3, NIV)
I haven’t left a comment on the previous days but such good advice about the news. If my focus is on what I’m reading I tend to get discouraged and scared. But when I focus on God and His unfailing love and care I am able to find peace. Thank God that He is my refuge and strength! Thank God that He cares for His own.
Thank you for the encouragement Bob
So true and encouraging! Thanks!