No one likes to have enemies. It is built in all of us to be loved, to have a desire to be a part of something. So when people gather up against us, when people speak ill of us it hurts. But do we know what to do with these enemies? How are we to respond?
David was a man who knew what it was like to have enemies. Very early in life it was wild beasts wanting to take his sheep. Then it was the Philistines and Saul. Then he started to find enemies in his own family. But regardless of where his enemies came from, David took comfort in knowing that God was righteous and holy and that those that desired to follow Him, could find comfort and protection.
So how about us? Are we brave enough to declare our service to God? Do we call out to God in the morning? Do we take time out for Him – to acknowledge Him for who He is? He is Holy, and mighty. God is also just and will hold us all accountable for our sins. So let us take refuge in God, and let us sing for Joy knowing that he will make our ways straight. Let us find peace in knowing that He is a great shelter against all forms of wickedness. God will take care of those who seek Him.
Psalm 5 (NASB95)
For the choir director; for flute accompaniment. A Psalm of David.
1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, Consider my groaning.
2 Heed the sound of my cry for help, my King and my God, For to You I pray.
3 In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice; In the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch.
4 For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; No evil dwells with You.
5 The boastful shall not stand before Your eyes; You hate all who do iniquity.
6 You destroy those who speak falsehood; The LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.
7 But as for me, by Your abundant lovingkindness I will enter Your house, At Your holy temple I will bow in reverence for You.
8 O LORD, lead me in Your righteousness because of my foes; Make Your way straight before me.
9 There is nothing reliable in what they say; Their inward part is destruction itself. Their throat is an open grave; They flatter with their tongue.
10 Hold them guilty, O God; By their own devices let them fall! In the multitude of their transgressions thrust them out, For they are rebellious against You.
11 But let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, That those who love Your name may exult in You.
12 For it is You who blesses the righteous man, O LORD, You surround him with favor as with a shield.