Psalms 7:1
Psalms 7:1
(Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite.) O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:
In this verse, David uses terms associated with intimacy and relationship. Those words reflect David's exclamation in Psalm 23:1: "The LORD is my shepherd." Because God was his personal Lord, he could find refuge in Him. It was his sincere belief that God could save him from those who were seeking to kill him. In spite of the fact that God may not choose to save him, he asks for victory with a confident faith. Although he suffered pain, David trusted in God as his Shield and Defender. There was no doubt in his mind that the Lord was a righteous Judge who would vindicate the oppressed people. It is true that we will suffer trials and tribulations in this world and that the enemy of our soul will exploit every opportunity to depress our spirits and undermine our faith. However, he never forgot that God is in control and the oppressor's mischief will ultimately be on himself. May we never forget, no matter what we face in this world, no matter who oppresses us, and no matter what difficult circumstances we are experiencing, that we are placing our trust in God. The Lord is the one who will vindicate all those who trust in Him, as He is the God of righteousness in whom we stand.
Psalms 118:8
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Psalm 56:11
In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.
Psalms 37:7
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Matthew 6:25
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?