Many counselled David that there was no point in standing and fighting, the only thing he could do was flee. Why did they say this? Because the wicked had him in their sights, indeed they had all the righteous in their sights. The situation seemed hopeless for the very foundations were being destroyed.
David saw things completely differently, and their suggestions of fleeing seemed ridiculous because he had taken refuge in the Lord. Some see Christianity as a crutch, something only for the weak, and when we read of "taking refuge" our immediate picture may be of a hiding place. This Psalm shows that taking refuge in the Lord is completely different. It is not something that enables us to hide from reality, but something that enables us to face up to situations. The gospel is not a crutch but a sword with which to fight the battles of life.
Why does taking refuge in the Lord make such a difference? Because the Lord is in His temple observing all the earth. He sees exactly what is happening, and He is on the side of the righteous.
Notice the tactics used by the enemy and David's response to them. The enemy tries to get David to focus on his weaknesses, on his inability to deal with the situation. David's response is to look to the Lord and to focus on His character and His strength. We should do the same.
Notice the tactics used by the enemy and David's response to them. The enemy tries to get David to focus on his weaknesses, on his inability to deal with the situation. David's response is to look to the Lord and to focus on His character and His strength. We should do the same.
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