Passage
Psalm 56:1-13 (ESV)
Saul’s Conversion
Acts 9:1-19
Key Verse: 9:5
What Can Mere Mortals Do to Me?
Date: Dec. 21, 2015
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 56:4
First, when I am afraid, I put my trust in you (1-8). David was harassed by many enemies who slandered, conspired, lurked, and watched his steps hoping to take his life. Especially now the strong enemy Philistines hotly pursued him, pressing their attack all day long and seizing him in Gath. He shed many tears in his misery. However, when David was afraid, he put his trust in God. He turned to the word of God. He then could overcome his fear saying, "What can mere mortals do to me?" God would bring down all his enemies because of his tearful prayers.
Second, iIn God whose word I praise (9-13). David was sure that the enemies would turn back, when he called for help and joyfully listened to the word of God. By this he would know that God was for him. He vowed to offer thanksgiving because God would deliver him from death and his feet from stumbling. He would walk before God in the light of life.
Prayer: Lord, I will trust in you alone when I am afraid. What can mortal man do to me?
One Word: In God I trust!
