August 1, 2008 - Facing The Terrorists

Meditation on Psalm 59

At one point in his young life, David had to face some enemies who were constantly watching him in secret and planning ways to kill him. That was a horrible experience. But he wrote a song about it to share his experience of God's deliverance and defense for him. We are grateful for God's inspiration upon him to show us universally all of God's people how to deal with those who intend to abolish us for no fault of our own.

We who live in U S A do live under the threat of terrorists every day. We thank God for those who are keeping watch over us everyday so that there has not been another incident since 9/11. Many Christians around the world are constantly in danger of attack and persecution today. Wicked unbelievers abuse them verbally and physically. In fact we do see that we are living in a world full of graphic murders and insensible crimes.

But we can still trust in God for His answer to prayers and His sovereignty. He will rule and consume the terrorists. He will give His people strength. Thus we will sing praises to Him.

We can be strong because He is our strength. (v. 17; cf. Philippians 4:13) We need to pray more.