Psalm 52-58

June 19

Psalm 52-58

"When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?" (Psalm 56:3-4, NIV)

Do we trust God or do we say we trust God. The United States has “In God We Trust” printed on all the currency, but are we a nation that trusts in God? Throughout the psalms we read of the psalmist crying out to God for help for deliverance. He cries out in prayer. He expects the Lord to hear his cries for help or his songs of praise. When fear enters his heart, he leans on God to support and to deliver him.

Most people face fears of some type. It may be a fear of physical harm, but it could also be a fear of failure or some emotional pain. The psalmist overcomes fear through his faith in a God who loves him and will protect him. If we begin to see God as good and loving, if we realize we can trust Him no matter what we face, we will be able to find peace in the midst of the turmoil. We will begin to realize that worrying about or trusting in humanity only brings more trouble. What harm or deliverance can people bring on the eternal sense?

Paul wrote; "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7, NIV) Paul and the psalmist had the same trust in God. They could put aside the threats, the challenges, and the turmoil of this world because they knew God was with them. They knew God loved them. They could rest in His presence and receive His peace which removes all fear.