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"In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.  What can man do to me?"

~ Psalm 56:10-11

 

David wrote this psalm during one of the most fearful times in his life (1 Samuel 21:10 - 22:1).  Shortly after he first had to go on the run from King Saul and his murderous intentions, David entered the land of Israel’s enemies the Philistines.  He was there seized and only by putting on a display of insanity was he able to escape. 

David here describes his experience as being trampled on, oppressed “all day long”, and arrogantly attacked (v.1-2).  He expresses the feelings of being hunted and haunted by evil men (v.5-6).  But in recognizing both God’s sovereignty (v.8-9,13a) and his own responsibility (v.2-4,10-11,12), David was able to rightly conclude that he “may walk before God in the light of life” (v.13b), no matter what his circumstances.  And the same is true for you and me.

Perhaps it is fair to say that the key verses of this psalm are vs. 3-4 and 10-11.  I encourage you to meditate further on these verses and consider memorizing one or both sets of verses. 

If God is for us, who can be against us (Romans 8:31)?