Most of us live literally safe and secure lives, but David was in exile. He was being haunted by King soul, he wanted to kill him. Here David praise for protection, and he closes the psalm by saying “The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and trust in Him. And all the upright in heart shall glory” (v.10). We find three key concepts in this verses that and courageous: joy, faith, and glory.

Are you glad in the Lord today? So many times we are not glad because of circumstances. David prayed by saying “preserve me from fear of the enemy” (v.1). In other words instead of fear he had faith. Instead I fear he had joy. Instead of fear he wanted to bring glory to God.

Most of our problems or not on the outside but on the inside. Our problem today may not be the circumstances around us or the people against us. It may be the fear that inside us. David sang praise to the Lord. He was glad in the Lord. He trusted in and give Glory to Him (v.9-10).

Fear can rob you of your joy and trust in God. Take your eyes off the circumstances and put them on the Lord. Trust in His promises, not on your own power. And most of all, seek to bring Him all the glory. Let the truth of the Word of God control your mind and heart.