Psalm 31 - 12.13.23

Scripture

You have not given me into the hands of the enemy but have set my feet in a spacious place (Psalms 31:8, NIV)

Observation

It is believed that David wrote Psalms 31, when he was fleeing from King Saul and the army of Israel who were trying to kill him. God protected him and did not let him fall into the hands of the enemy. He preserved him and made him the king of Israel. God does not allow us to fall into the hands of the enemy of our soul, and preserves us from his plans to steal, kill and destroy. The Lord is our fortress and defense. Many of us have faced stiff opposition from other people, at some time or the other in our lives. God has promised to protect us from “accusing tongues” (verse 20). The Lord has not allowed us to be a “prey to their teeth”. (Psalms 124:6). He sets our feet in a spacious place – a place of safety, where there is no possibility of slipping and falling.

Application

The Lord is our defense, and our protection. Our Lord is the Lifter of our Head (Psalms 3:3). He will not let us fall into the hands of the enemy. He will lift us up. He will put us in a broad place of safety. Those who look at his face will never be put to shame (Psalms 34:5). Our help comes from our Father, who made the heavens and the earth. (Psalms 121:1)

Prayer

Heavenly Father, I thank you because I am your responsibility. Thank you for your protection. Thank you for preserving me from all attacks of the enemy. Thank you because I can count on you and rest in you, knowing that I am safe in your hands. When you are with me, who can be against me? (Romans 8:31). I rest in you, knowing that you are faithful. In Jesus Name. Amen.

Asha Chacko George