Future King David ”decides” to trust in the Lord...

A) We pick it up in Psalm chapter 56, verse 4. David states, David says three things. Number one: I have put my trust in God. Let's be honest: people put their trust in many things, including politicians, influencers, academics, and science. Every one of these things consistently fails. The only place to put your trust that never fails is in the Lord. These are the kinds of statements that we should tattoo into our minds because of the power they offer us to prevail through our struggles. 

 

B) Then David says, "I will not fear." It is a decision. He will not fear; he has decided not to be afraid, and he uses the next statement as his basis of reasoning: "What can flesh, what can man, what can people do to me?" That's in direct opposition to what God can do. What man can do is nothing compared to what God can do and should be thought of that way.

 

C) In reference to his enemies, David says, "All day they twist my words, and their thoughts are against me for evil." Basically, everything that a person says is twisted, turned, and given a false intent. That happens to many people, politicians included, on both sides of the aisle. Every statement, every word, and every action is thought of in terms of evil. That's extreme, no matter which side you're on.

 

D) Instead of taking it on himself, David asks God to take care of these people who are doing that. Sometimes, we may want to seek vengeance on those who have hurt us, but we are much better off leaving that in the hands of God, who knows exactly how each person should be dealt with.