PLEASE READ THIS FIRST: Psalm 54
What do you sense the Lord saying to you in this passage?
“Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.” (Psalm 54:4)
The story behind this Psalm is in 1 Samuel 26.
David is on the run, and his own neighbours are telling Saul where he is.
At one point, David has a chance to kill Saul, but he refuses.
He chooses to trust God to make him king, rather than commit regicide.
“The Lord rewards us for doing what is right and being faithful.” (1 Samuel 26:23).
As Jesus followers, we have God’s promise to be loved, blessed and used by God.
But like Jesus and David, we often experience resistance, hardship and rejection.
The Enemy uses people – even those close to us – to hinder, hurt and defeat us.
We may be tempted to fight back, teach them a lesson, or force our way on them.
But this is not God’s way; this is not the way of Jesus, Whom we follow.
God and Jesus are our help, they will sustain us and enable us to overcome the Enemy.
We must strive to be like Jesus – loving, gracious, merciful – even to our enemies.
Where am I facing challenges in my life in Christ, where is the enemy hindering me?
Can I find a way to overcome evil with good, and can I trust God to defend me?
PRAYER
Lord, help me to trust you especially when the Enemy comes on strong. You will sustain me through times like these.
The Psalmist is fearful – yet knows that “Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.” That is why he/she calls on God. Praying, connecting with God in all circumstances is the key – I must avoid trying to go it alone! God cares and listens – it is He who sustains me!
Today is the day that the Lord has made. He has made all my days and I need for Jesus each day. In my joys and in my sorrows, I need to take it all to the Lord in prayer. God is my Helper when I am attacked. At all times my response must be taking it all to the Lord in prayer so that I am able to stand up always for Jesus. Thank You Lord for being my Saviour, the upholder of my life.
What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.
Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised
Thou wilt all our burdens bear;
May we ever, Lord, be bringing
All to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright, unclouded,
There will be no need for prayer—
Rapture, praise, and endless worship
Will be our sweet portion there.