Yesterday, a neighbor told me that another neighbor's home had been broken into and robbed by four men, at least one of which had a gun. Only two have been arrested, as far as I know. Needless to say, I became a little fearful and quite prayerful for safety. Then this morning, I read this psalm. (Pause and think about what you just read each time you come to a "Selah.")
"Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah. Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings. The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah. I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD. O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah. I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor. Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence." (Psalm 140:1-8, 12)
The LORD is my Shield (Psalm 3:3), my fortress and my deliverer (Psalm 18:2). Hebrews 13:6 puts it this way: "So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me."
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