In Psalm 54 God is our deliverer. He always brings us through what we are facing and walks with us through every situation. What are you facing today? Take it to the Lord in prayer.
In Psalm 55 we see Davids condition. He is in anguish over facing His enemies (terrors of death), distraught, fear and trembling has overwhelmed him. This is part of what he faced in His assignment as King. This was an assignment from God and David was God's choice and His favorite king. Many assignments we would not have chosen. That's why He is God. He places us to serve where He wants us. We would never be capable of carrying out these things on our own. If you are overwhelmed in the assignment facing you take it ti the Lord in prayer and ask Him to bring you through. 22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
In Psalms 56 David faced the probability of death from the Philistines. God was faithful to sustain him and deliver David from his enemies. In the midst of this Davis says: 10 In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise- 11 in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 12 I am under vows to you, O God; I will present my thank offerings to you. 13 For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
In Acts 21 we get a glimpse of Paul's intense understanding of his assignment. He was determined to go to Jerusalem even as the disciples "through the Spirit they urged Paul not to go on to Jerusalem." Then the prophet Agabus came down and said: "The Holy Spirit says, 'In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and will hand him over to the Gentiles." 12When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. 13Then Paul answered, "Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus." 14When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, "The Lord's will be done." In verses that followed we see those committed to the Lord continue with Paul to Jerusalem. No one abandoned him even though they didn't agree or like what was facing them in Jerusalem. We may not face death but we will have challenges as we carry out our assignment. Only through prayer and dedication can we continue when things seem dire looking through human eyes. Our spiritual eyes give us the ability to see through the fear and truly follow Him. The human side of us stops and counts the cost. Paul choice was to be obedient at any cost. I encourage you to embrace where the Lord has placed you and choose obedience rather than to go the easy more popular path. "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. Matthew 7:13 I encourage you to stay on the path that the Lord has placed you. He will show you His way.
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