MY SAFE REFUGE & FORTRESS

(Psa 61:3) For You are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.

Yes. God is the only refuge and fortress where we can hide beyond the reach of our enemies. Are you afraid because of the threat to life and property by your enemies? Are you feeling weak and fragile before them? Don't worry. You have a strong fortress in Christ. Just go and hide inside Him.

No harm will come to you. He will send His angels to protect you and to fight for you. Don't fight with your own strength. Allow God to fight the battle for you. Then you will be victorious.

LORD THE BANNER

(Psa 60:4) But for those who fear You, You have raised a banner to be unfurled against the bow.

Are you feeling targeted by people around? Are you struggling to defend yourself against the rain of arrows from your enemies? Are you perplexed, not knowing what to do?

Fear God. He will be your banner against your enemies. He will be your protection and refuge. He will fight the battle for you.

PLOTTING INJUSTICE IN HEART

(Psa 58:2) No! You plot injustice in your hearts. You spread violence throughout the land.

Smiling outside, but plotting injustice inside is hypocrisy. Are  you like this? You smile and talk well with people on seeing them. But what is your mindset about them? Are you planning evil or plotting unjust things against them? Even if is for the sake of revenge or for fun, God doesn't approve it.

When you do these kind of unjust acts to others, you are also instigating others, encouraging others by being a wrong role model to them. You may not know how many people are following your ways. By your unjust action, you will be indirectly spreading hatred feelings and violence around you and the land. Innocent blood is being shed because of this.

Check your motives and attitudes. Let's always have the mindset of Jesus. Let your words and walk be the same. Don't plot injustice in your heart.

JUSTICE

(Psa 58:1) Justice: do you rulers know the meaning of the word? Do you judge the people fairly?

Our God is a God of justice and He expects the same from His children too. But today's world has become an unjust place, filled with corruption and is a terrible time for the just to live peacefully. Human values has gone down and people are more self centered that they hardly bother about the welfare of others.

Rulers and judges are also corrupted and is a free go for the rich and strong. Ordinary people are getting unfair judgement because of the influence of the evil and cunning people. The cries of the poor and needy is reaching heaven and the time for the king of kings to take revenge is coming near. How about you?

Are you also into corruption, corrupt thinking, corrupt and immoral lifestyle, abusing your family or friends, living a carefree and irresponsible life? Beware! God is watching. Do justice and be righteous before God and men.

FIXED TO PRAISE

 (Psa 57:7) My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.

God is good all the time. He loves you and He desires to bless you. But it is our mistakes and iniquities that slow down or block the blessings of God. Still, His love for you is soo great that He is patient and enduring to see you come back to the first love.

In-spite of our shortcomings and rebellion, He still loves us. What a great love. Sometimes we are allowed to be tested or go through tough times so that we will realize our mistakes and come back to Him. Problems refine us to be better and will make us good children to Him. So be sure to thank God and praise Him even during your tough situations. Let your heart be fixed to praise Him all the time.

HELP FROM HEAVEN

 (Psa 57:3) He sends His help from heaven and saves me. He disgraces the one who is harassing me.

The ever reliable helper is the Holy Spirit. Whenever you call on the Lord for help, He will surely listen to your cry. Don't be afraid of those who torment you.

People may harass you, threaten you and try to strangle you down and to destroy you. But be sure of God's protection on His children. All you need to do is to call on Him in the times of your trouble. Your enemies will be disgraced by seeing the hand of God coming to your rescue and working for you. You will not be ashamed.

CHEER UP. BE BOLD. GOD WILL FIGHT THE BATTLE FOR YOU.

FULFILLING HIS PURPOSE

(Psa 57:2) I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill His purpose for me.

You are uniquely made and are called for a purpose. That is the purpose of God. You are blessed with specific talents or skills by God for specific purposes. When you are redeemed by Christ, He redeemed you to be His own. He is the owner of your life.

Fulfilling His purpose is doing the will of the Father. Without that you cannot enter into Heaven. So you should be willing and be committed to do His will at any cost. You should not go back, even if you have to face a loss. You should be willing to make a sacrifice.

But it is not possible by yourself. You need the help of the Master. He is willing to take complete control of your life through the Holy spirit and He will lead you through according to His purpose. But, Are you willing?

REFUGE IN THE SHADOW OF YOUR WINGS

(Psa 57:1) Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in You my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by.

Christian life is a warfare. We need to meet our adversary and enemy throughout and winning over him is a constant act we have to do. This is a spiritual warfare. This should be done in the right spirit with the right strategies. Sometimes we need to face head on and some other time we need to wait and attack. Nevertheless, whatever strategy we follow, we need constant backup and replenishing of energy. The good news is 'God is your refuge'.

Storms may come and go. But always learn to lean on the Saviour and to take refuge under His wings. Yes He gives protection and the right strategies to fight. It is the safest place to hide till the storms of destruction pass by. Take refuge in Him. You will be safe always.

LIGHT OF LIFE

(Psa 56:13) You have rescued me from death. You have kept my feet from stumbling so that I could walk in Your presence, in the light of life.

Count your many blessings. Name them one by one. You will surely be surprised to see the number of times, you were rescued by God. How many times you escaped the jaws of death and you were saved from stumbling or falling down?

All these blessings are yet another opportunity given to you to come closer to God, to mend your ways with Him and to start a closer walk with Christ. He is the everlasting light which can deliver people from the darkness of sin and death.

Remember, you are obligated to walk in this light of life, bringing deliverance to the bound and addicted, giving hope to the hopeless, speaking words of comfort and healing the inner wounds. You are delivered to deliver others and rescued to rescue others who are in similar state like that you were once in.

You are chosen and called by God to be His ambassador. God loves you so much.

GOD IS ON MY SIDE

(Psa 56:9) My enemies will retreat when I call to You for help.This I know: God is on my side.

Are you feeling lonely? Are you depressed with the thought that there is no one to care for you, no one is genuinely interested in your well being and so on...? Don't be afraid. God is on your side. He will not let you down.

Have faith in God. The devil knows about your God. But, do you know the power of your God? If only you realize, how powerful your God is and if only you put your trust in Him completely and start living your life boldly, you will see the glory of God. God shall exhibit His splendor and glory through your life for your enemies to see.

Your enemies will vanish and you won't find them even if you search for them. Remember His promise that He will be with you always. YES! GOD is on your side. Cheer up. Be happy and strong. The victory is yours.

TEARS IN HIS BOTTLE

(Psa 56:8 ) You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in Your bottle. You have recorded each one in Your book.

Are you depressed and lost hope in life? Are you upset that God is not responding to your calls and cries? Are you feeling sad with the thought that God is not bothered about you?

Don't be sad. He is watching over you all the time. He knows your pain and agony. The fact is, you are not alone in this weary journey of ups and downs. He is always with you and go through the situations you are going through.

He may look to be silent, blind and not bothered. But He keep track of all your sorrows and even collects your tears in His bottle. He will surely answer your call and shall deliver you. He will set you free and put you on a higher ground. So cheer up. Be assured that God is watching you and your tears.

PRAISING FOR HIS PROMISES

(Psa 56:4) I praise God for what He has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?

Are you afraid about your future? Are you worried about how you will manage your life, family or job? Worries will kill your well being silently. It brings anxiety, disturbs your peace, adds stress and strain, change your blood pressure levels leading to various diseases.

 

How do we handle these situations? Worries will add nothing good to your life. Instead increase your dependency on God and trust Him more. Remember and recollect all the promises of God concerning your future. Count the blessings of God you had enjoyed so far. They will certainly improve your confidence and faith. It will remove your fear.

Start praising God for all that He has promised. Praises will bring more of His grace into your life. It will enable you to enjoy His presence. You shall not fear any evil. God will fight the battles for you and you shall be victorious.

TRUST & FEAR

(Psa 56:3) In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Trusting God and fear of men cannot dwell together. You cannot serve two masters. Either you will be like a thorn to God because of your lack of trust or you will be bold and make Him happy. When God is by your side, you need not fear anyone. Remove the fear from your heart.

No one can hurt you, if you are in Christ. He is your refuge and protection. Real trust is being BOLD, even on seeing your adversaries, with a strong BELIEF that Christ is in you and is around you to protect you against all harms and dangers. Do you trust God?

TRUSTING IN HIM WHEN YOU ARE AFRAID

(Psa 56:3) When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.

You cannot handle or face all situations by your self. Naturally when things go out of control and situations look to be beyond your capacity, fear grips in. That's when you need to be more strong and clear. That's possible only when you are connected to the Lord. Instead of looking for more earthly resources, better put your trust in Him and be strong at that moment.

He can do supernatural miracles and can set you free. He will never let you down or put you to shame, if you fully trust in Him.

GIVE YOUR BURDENS

(Psa 55:22) Give your burdens to the LORD and He will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.

Most of the times, when we pray for our problems, we don't have the habit of leaving them to the Lord. We pray and then take them back to carry on, thereby becoming weary and tired of the overload. We feel so desperate to get delivered but we don't have the habit or the faith to leave the problems to the Lord.

Leaving the problems to Him is nothing but putting your faith in action. Learn to leave your burdens to the Lord. If only you leave them to Him, He can give a solution. He is willing and is capable to deliver you from all your problems and worries. He shall not let you down. Just trust Him fully. You will see miracles happening in your life.

SMOOTH AS BUTTER

(Psa 55:21) His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.

Many people are known for smooth talking, words flowing out of their mouth as smooth as honey or butter, soft words like oil and will mesmerize the listeners. But deep in their heart they will be having wicked plans and evil schemes.

Bible calls these people as hypocrites. How about your words? Are you also doing this? Are you changing colors as per the situations?  God hates these double standards. Be a person of integrity.