We don’t go far on our own strength. Here, David instructs us how to understand and appropriate the strength of God. Realise that He is a God of Strength. We think of God as loving, gracious and merciful. But let’s also think of Him as Strong.

We need to ask for strength from God. We have every privilege to come and ask God for the strength we need today. God has already determine what He wants to do. He will do it when we request it. And, we must acknowledge that our strength is from God (v.35). If you need strength today, don’t look to yourself or anyone else. Look up, because God is a God of Strength, and He wants to command strength for you if you will ask Him (v.28b).

Often Satan will tempt you to draw your strength from the world’s substitutes. When that happens, remember the truth of this psalm. When you need strength to continue the battle, spend time in prayer with God. Ascribe strength to Him, ask Him for strength and acknowledge that your strength is from God.