A Devotional Thought From The Psalms

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.     Psalm 138:7

David’s personal relationship to his God is his confidence for life. David is a king. He has riches, supplies, an army, and the loyal support of his people at his command, yet he knows that he could still fall into difficulty. His country could be attacked from outside, he could be betrayed by rebellion from the inside, personal trouble could fall upon him, illness or other forms of harm could come into his life. He is after all just a man, a politician in the midst of the issues of a nation, the leader of a family with all its attendant needs, and he cannot know what may transpire in the future. But despite the shadows that might hang over his pathway he goes forward in life confidently praising God (138:1), worshiping God (138:2), remembering God’s blessings (138:3), and according to this verse of Scripture (138:7) expecting God to continue to be his support in the midst of trouble if it comes, defending him against enemies if they come, lifting him up and saving him out of whatever mess he is in.

The confidence we have in God comes from relationship. When a person fully trusts God by receiving the Lord Jesus Christ into his/her life as Savior and Lord a personal relationship with God becomes ours, and like all before us who have known Him we can be confident as well. Paul expressed it this way, I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me (Phillipians  4:19). God did it for David, He does it for us. Live with confidence and honor the Lord.