“But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.” Psalm 59:16.

From one vantage point, a storm poses danger and warrants fear; from another, it provides a beautiful display that entertains and excites the senses. The state of our mind depends on the vantage point that we choose to see the storm; the storms of life are no different, but the secret is seeing God in the storm. “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” Isaiah 43:2.

The 59th Psalm gives us the account of how David sought God’s help from the murderous intent of King Saul. He was forced to live as a fugitive, but he found refuge and deliverance in God! “Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.” Psalm 59:1.

Psalm 59:16 gives us a wonderful testimony of David’s ability to sing to the glory of God, even in the face of danger and possible death. “But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.” 

David described his enemies as ravenous dogs, going back and forth seeking meat to eat… and similarly  searched to devour his soul. But through it all, God was his shield and defense in the midst of imminent danger. He was able to sing unto the Lord God Almighty, his salvation, confidence, and peace! “The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.” Psalm 59:10.

Yes, my friends, the storms of life will inevitably come, but how will we face them- in fear, or in the presence, peace, and safety of God? These comforting words remind us that those who dwell in the secret place of God are kept safe in His everlasting arms. “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” Psalm 91:1.

What an amazing visual… David was so confident in the power of God and in His ability to keep him that, even while on the run for his life, he was singing! Let us also sing unto the Lord, because in Him all is well, no matter the road that we travel-it is well because our God is a mighty fortress, the lover and keeper of our souls!

Martin Luther wrote in the 3rd Stanza of “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God!” These assuring words of God’s power and protection:

“And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us; The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure, for lo, his doom is sure,
One little word shall fell him.”

Praise God, in the storms of life, He is our divine refuge: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1.

May God’s peace and protection be with you all.