I chose Psalm 54 this week for my Saturday Psalm & Praise because it speaks about being delivered, free, and since the celebration of our nation’s independence has just past, I thought it suited.

There have been so many things that have dragged me down this past week, including some of the comments and reviews I’ve received. I was so low that I even questioned if what I believe is ludicrous. I pray everyday that God would continue to work in my heart and not let these kind of people put doubt in my mind. I know I believe it in my heart, and I have the promise and proof of God’s existence and love for me. I have the leading of the Spirit, and I am looking towards the goal that has been set before me.

I found this chapter in Psalm so appropriate for this week because it speaks about God delivering me when “strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul“. The Bible tells so clearly why they do though…”they have not set God before them“… and that gives me comfort. They are ignorant of God’s awesome power. They may scoff and say in their hearts “there is no God”, but the Bible says people who do are fools (Psalm 14:1), and it will not prevent what will happen in the End Days when every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (Romans 14:1012).

Psalm 54 (King James Version)

1Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. 2Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

3For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.

4Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

5He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.

6I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.

7For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.

The passage tells of God’s rewards for David’s enemies will be of evil as they had done. He says that God will cut them off in His truth. I praise God that I have that promise that He will take care of my enemies. I have no need to worry, because whatever false statements or situations I’m in, because God will take care of it in His truth. When strangers, those who don’t seek him, and oppressors seek after my soul that God, my Saviour, will rescue me and take care of them in His TRUTH.Verse 6 says that David, after stating how God faithful is, will freely sacrifice unto to Him and praise His name. I’m not sure if David meant he would freely sacrifice offerings or his life, but I hope that I will always be willing to sacrifice my life to Him and praise His name all the time. I’m looking towards that heavenly crown that no un-Believer (or those who call themselves Believers, but do not seek Him truly) will ever understand.

God has delivered me out of ALL trouble and my eyes have seen God’s desire or want after my enemies… He will take care of them (verse 3), whether it is now or not until that trumpet sounds. For now I will freely sacrifice myself for His glory, and always hold onto the promise I have in Him of the Crown of Righteousness (2 Timothy 4:8).

Ultimately what this passage says to me is that God will always deliver me when I pray and seek Him (verse 2), Amen.

Please join us this Saturday as we end the week… join us in praising the Lord for the things He’s given, healed us of, and taught us. If you would like to participate in the meme, you will find the guidelines HERE.

Blessings!