Psa 11:4 “The LORD is in his holy temple, the
LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of
men.”
David was forced to flee for safety several times. Being
God's anointed king didn’t make him immune to injustice and hatred from others.
David was faced with a decision to fight in his faith or flee in his fear with
both Saul and Absalom his son. In both instances, David fled, but not as if all
was lost. He knew God was in control. While David wisely avoided trouble, he
did not fearfully run away from his troubles. Here David’s speaking to those
who are advising him to run from his enemies, but his faith contrasts
dramatically with the fear of the advisers who tell him to flee. It’s our faith
in God’s love that keeps us from losing hope and helps us resist fear. While
David’s advisers saw frightening situations, David was comforted and faithful because
he knew God was greater than his enemies plot against him (Psa 7:10). Our greatest
opponent is ourselves and the battle between Faith vs Fear when facing life’s
enemies.
God’s perfect love cast out fear (1 Jn 4:18), don’t let your
lack of faith search after it… HSAY
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