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Protection — Part 2
“In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in Thy righteousness. Bow down Thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be Thou my strong Rock, for an house of defense to save me” (Psalm 31:1-2).
As we said yesterday, David at this point in his life was in a very vulnerable position. His heart was broken. His enemies were chasing him, and his friends had let him down. But he was not defenseless. He knew that God is the best possible source for safety, and that a right relationship with Him is the best defense strategy. That is where he found his security and protection.
Just as a child finds confidence in calling out for his older and stronger brother when threatened by a bully, David called on the name of the Lord. Because he was living in fellowship with Him, he hid himself in the security of the One who had helped him many times before, and who loved him with an unfailing love.
Are we as quick to seek that same security? God can be trusted! He was a sure hiding place for David, and He is also the One we should cling to for our protection. Remember, safety is not found in the absence of danger, but in the presence of God.
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