O Lord my God, in You I put my trust; save me from those who persecute me; and deliver me. (Psalm 7:1)
Devotional
When we are filled with the fear of the unknown or anxious about that which is known, our trust in the Lord is lacking. I have known few people with real personal enemies, yet I have known many with real fears. If we have a hard time trusting the Lord in times of great favor, what are we going to do in times of persecution? We must learn to trust in the Lord at all times. This we do by expanding our comfort zones. We must learn more boldness in Christ. We must take more Christian liberties when offered. We must refuse to be intimidated by the things of this world. We grow in trust when we step out in faith. Our trust in the Lord will grow when we begin to do the things He would have us to do, and stop doing the things that displease Him. Our trust in the Lord will grow if we put Him to the test with regard to tithes and offerings. Quite simply, our trust in the Lord will grow if we decide to trust Him more.
Thought For The Night
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." Actor John Wayne (1907–1979)
Evening Text
Psalm 7:1: O Lord my God, in You I put my trust; save me from all those who persecute me; and deliver me.
Looking for Answers
Why are we to fear God and nothing else?
Why do we so often fear everything else and not God?
What do you fear and how can you overcome those fears?
Evening Study Guide
Definition: God’s deliverance may be found in the future, but His providence is a present reality.
Reference: “My times are in Your hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.” Psalm 31:15
Application: Today, be determined not to fear people; be determined to rightfully fear God. No matter what kind of a ride awaits you, saddle up anyway.