Psalm 140:1-5
David is by far one of the most famous kings in Scripture, which was God’s promise to him as stated in 2 Samuel 7:9:
“I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have destroyed all your enemies before your eyes. Now I will make your name as famous as anyone who has ever lived on the earth!”
2 Samuel 7:9 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/2sa.7.9.NLT
God truly had David’s back and delivered him time and time again from his enemies. David was a good and righteous king—a man after God’s own heart, in God’s own words—yet most of his life was spent looking over his shoulder. When we read the psalms, many of which he wrote, we see how deeply he depended on God to keep him safe. We also see the justice of God in David’s life, as he still had to pay a hefty price for his mistakes.
I cannot imagine the pressure governmental leaders live under. Politics is a messy business, and many people crave the power they believe it offers. It seems there is no limit to the underhanded tactics people use to elevate themselves. Except for the call of God, I don’t know why anyone would willingly step into such dangerous waters.
We have a history of this in the United States and continue to see it play out in our political landscape today. Tragically, some people believe they are justified in killing someone just because they disagree with them. Our president has had two assignation attempts made on his life that we know of, and Charlie Kirk was not so fortunate. And for what? Because someone didn’t like what they were doing or saying.
The Apostle Paul instructs Timothy:
“I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time.”
1 Timothy 2:1-6 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/1ti.2.1-6.NLT
When the waters are turbulent, we often assume someone must have done something wrong. Yet, history repeatedly shows that it is the righteous who are persecuted. Look at what was done to Jesus—He was seen as a threat to the political and religious power structure of His day. And it’s not like Jesus didn’t warn us:
“God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.”
Matthew 5:10-12 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.5.11-12.NLT
We live in enemy territory, surrounded by opposition, yet we are called to live as witnesses to the truth in the hopes that others will be saved. God is able to deliver us from every trouble and has stationed his angels around us. However, He does not tolerate darkness in our lives. Deliverance and mercy are promised to those who walk in repentance and live in the truth—justice awaits all others.
David was not perfect, but he had a merciful and repentant heart that saved him on more than one occasion. He often extended mercy, and God, in turn, extended mercy to him when he needed it. There is much we can learn from David’s life.
“I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have destroyed all your enemies before your eyes. Now I will make your name as famous as anyone who has ever lived on the earth!”
2 Samuel 7:9 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/2sa.7.9.NLT
God truly had David’s back and delivered him time and time again from his enemies. David was a good and righteous king—a man after God’s own heart, in God’s own words—yet most of his life was spent looking over his shoulder. When we read the psalms, many of which he wrote, we see how deeply he depended on God to keep him safe. We also see the justice of God in David’s life, as he still had to pay a hefty price for his mistakes.
I cannot imagine the pressure governmental leaders live under. Politics is a messy business, and many people crave the power they believe it offers. It seems there is no limit to the underhanded tactics people use to elevate themselves. Except for the call of God, I don’t know why anyone would willingly step into such dangerous waters.
We have a history of this in the United States and continue to see it play out in our political landscape today. Tragically, some people believe they are justified in killing someone just because they disagree with them. Our president has had two assignation attempts made on his life that we know of, and Charlie Kirk was not so fortunate. And for what? Because someone didn’t like what they were doing or saying.
The Apostle Paul instructs Timothy:
“I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time.”
1 Timothy 2:1-6 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/1ti.2.1-6.NLT
When the waters are turbulent, we often assume someone must have done something wrong. Yet, history repeatedly shows that it is the righteous who are persecuted. Look at what was done to Jesus—He was seen as a threat to the political and religious power structure of His day. And it’s not like Jesus didn’t warn us:
“God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.”
Matthew 5:10-12 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.5.11-12.NLT
We live in enemy territory, surrounded by opposition, yet we are called to live as witnesses to the truth in the hopes that others will be saved. God is able to deliver us from every trouble and has stationed his angels around us. However, He does not tolerate darkness in our lives. Deliverance and mercy are promised to those who walk in repentance and live in the truth—justice awaits all others.
David was not perfect, but he had a merciful and repentant heart that saved him on more than one occasion. He often extended mercy, and God, in turn, extended mercy to him when he needed it. There is much we can learn from David’s life.
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