Trust and Confidence

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me. Psalms 138:7 NIV

Our verse today reflects a theme found throughout the Psalms, especially Psalms 23. The theme is the trust and confidence the psalmist has in God’s protection and deliverance, even in the face of adversity and enemies.

Trust in God’s Protection: We may be walking through difficult and troubled times, but we can have confidence that God will preserve our life. This reflects a deep trust in God’s care and protection, even amidst challenges.

Divine Intervention: The imagery of God stretching out his hand against the anger of our foes portrays divine intervention on our behalf. It signifies God’s active involvement in the protection and defense of His people against their adversaries.

Assurance of Salvation: The psalm expresses assurance that God’s right hand, symbolizing strength and power, will ultimately save us. This assurance reflects the belief that God is not only capable of delivering us from our troubles but is also willing to do so out of His steadfast love and faithfulness for us.

Personal Reflection: This verse invites personal reflection on our own experiences of walking through troubled times and witnessing God’s faithfulness in preserving and delivering us. It encourages us to place our trust in God’s providence and seek His deliverance in times of need.

Overall, Psalm 138:7 encapsulates the enduring themes of trust, divine intervention, and salvation that are recurrent throughout the Psalms and remain relevant to believers seeking solace and assurance in God’s steadfast love and protection.

–Diane (blog.peacebewithu.org)