You, God, Are My Fortress

They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city. See what they spew from their mouths—the words from their lips are sharp as swords, and they think, “Who can hear us?” But you laugh at them, Lord; you scoff at all those nations.

You are my strength, I watch for you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.

God will go before me and will let me gloat over those who slander me. But do not kill them, Lord our shield, or my people will forget. In your might uproot them and bring them down. For the sins of their mouths, for the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride. For the curses and lies they utter, consume them in your wrath, consume them till they are no more. Then it will be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob.

They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city. They wander about for food and howl if not satisfied. But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love;

for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 59:6-16

The power of music to heal and help is a gift from God that comforts many. Perhaps that is why the Psalms speak so deeply to us.

“But I will sing of Your power; yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; for You have been my defense in the day of my trouble.” Amazingly, David wrote this song as he was being hunted down by men seeking to kill him! Despite his circumstances, David remembered God’s power and mercy, and singing of them encouraged him to go on.

May our God give us a song today that will remind us of His goodness and greatness, no matter what we may face.

“I will make music to the Lord, the God of Israel.” – Judges 5:3

Our Daily Bread – February 10, 2014