Seize the Moment – Day 1158

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19
May '23

Seize the Moment – Day 1158

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Jerry Ingalls in Devotions, General |

19
May '23

Pray for God’s Protection!

Psalm 54

 

Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Friday, May 19.

 

At a time in our nation when it doesn’t feel safe either to go to school or to go shopping, we need a proactive game plan for the worst-case scenario. For many people, that conversation immediately becomes about gun rights and personal safety, but shouldn’t it start with invoking God’s protection? How do you pray when you believe your life is in danger? David gave us an example of this in Psalm 54:1-3,
 
“Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your power. Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. For strangers have risen against me and violent men have sought my life; they have not set God before them. Selah.”

 

David wrote this psalm at a time of betrayal by the Ziphites (Psalm 54:title), and the ensuing mortal danger at the hand of King Saul (1 Samuel 23:19-29; 26:1-14). Both times David’s life was preserved. His is a powerful example to us about why we need to include God in our rapid response plans, because, as Christians, it’s not enough to do “whatever it takes” to survive. We must demonstrate our allegiance to God in how we respond to betrayals and dangers. Paul set a clear example in Acts 20:22-24:

 

And now, behold, bound by the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me. But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God. (cf. Acts 21:11-14)

 

Seize the moment and pray Psalm 54, meditating upon God as your protector – “For He has delivered me from all trouble, and my eye has looked with satisfaction upon my enemies” (Psalm 54:7).

 

God bless you!

 

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