"They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the Lord was my support. He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me."

Psalm 18:18-19

What gives us a sense of security? David locates his sense of security in a person. The Creator of all we see around us is his Rock and Fortress. The good news is this: when a human being cries out directly to the Lord, he hears.

The rescue of the Lord is powerful and multidimensional (vv. 16, 17). God’s personal answer to personal prayer takes David to a ‘spacious place’ (v. 19). The lifestyle practiced by David is one of obedience to the Lord’s ways (vv. 21–24). David’s obedience is necessary but not sufficient (in and of itself) to give him confidence during troubles. Only the mercy and character of the Almighty bring David relief. Our security is in the compassionate and loving character of the Lord. He is a responsive, listening heavenly Father. He cares enough to respond. Unlike David, we also know that he shares our human experience through the incarnation.

Closing Prayer

Lord, help me to remember that there is never a time when I cannot turn to you, knowing that you will come to my aid. Even in times of anguish and pain, keep me ever mindful of your faithfulness and quick to offer you praise (edited from Encounter with God).