Anybody but me concerned about 'enemies' that we can't see
(viruses) and those we can (rioters and looters)?
The Bible always reads like today's newspaper because 'things' we
experience don't seem to change over generations.
This is the 'theme' for Psalm 62 which I read this morning:
"Placing all
hope in God. Knowing that God is in control allows us to wait patiently for
His rescue. True relief does not come when the problem is resolved
because more problems are on the way. True relief comes from an enduring
hope in God's ultimate salvation. Only then will all trials be
resolved".
"I stand
silently before the Lord,
waiting for Him to
rescue me.
For salvation
comes from Him alone.
Yes, He alone is
my Rock, my rescuer, defense,
and fortress.
Why then should I
be tense with fear
when troubles
come?"
~ Psalm 62:1 - 3 LAB
(It must be pretty important by David, the writer, as it is repeated again
in verses 5 & 6!)
Bible Commentary: Prayer can release
our tensions in times of emotional stress. Trusting God to be our Rock,
rescuer, defense, and fortress changes our entire outlook on life. No
longer are we held captive by our situation (fears), but are released to
follow an unchanging God, our Rock and fortress.
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