Psalm 61:3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
David looks back over his life and remembers the times when sorrows and troubles stalked him.
He remembers God giving him victory as a boy over a lion and a bear. He remembers God giving him victory over a giant.
He remembers God sheltering him from the murderous rage of king Saul and delivering him from the wrath of his own son.
David remembers that in every trial he faced, God provided him a place of safety and protection. Based on God’s past performance, David is certain that God will not fail him now.
From how God saved us by His grace, to the way He has supplied our needs day by day, we learn that the Lord has the power, the ability, and the will to help us through the sorrows we will face every day we live.
God gave me a song twenty-three years ago. Facing Stage 4 breast cancer, I felt His arms around me in the quiet recovery room at the hospital.
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“I feel the touch of hands so kind and tender. — They're leading me in paths that I must trod. — I have no fear when Jesus walks beside me, — For I'm sheltered in the arms of God.
“So let the storm rage high, — The dark clouds rise, — They don't worry me; — For I'm sheltered safe within the arms of God. — He walks with me, — And naught of earth can harm me, — Sheltered safe, within the arms of God.
“Soon I shall hear the call from heaven's portals. — "Come home my child, — It's the last mile you must trod." — I'll fall asleep and wake in God's new heaven — Sheltered safe within the arms of God.”
Dottie Rambo and Jimmie Davis
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