GOD IS OUR PROTECTION IN TIMES OF TROUBLE

Proclamation:

"The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.  Those who know Your name will trust in You, for You, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek You."  Psalms 9:9-10 (NIV)

Explanation:

These Holy Spirit inspired Words of God were written by King David to encourage the people of God during times of trouble.  David began this psalm with praise to God for delivering him from his enemies. (Psalms 9:1-6)  He knew that judgment was coming to the world (Psalms 9:7-8) and he also knew that the people of God would be protected.  The Lord God would never forsake those believers who trust in Him and who follow His Word.

Application:

When we are in the midst of one of life's storms, we can always seek and find refuge in The Lord.  He will always shelter and protect believers in times of trouble. (Psalms 61:3)  He can protect us from our enemies. (Psalms 143:9)  He is our stronghold.  He puts a hedge of protection around us, and around our families because of us. (Job 1:10)  He will never leave us or forsake us. (Hebrews 13:5)  The Lord God is always present, and He is always there to help us in times of trouble. (Psalms 46:1)  All we have to do is to believe.

God Is Our Help And Strength

"The salvation of the righteous comes from The LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble."  Psalms 37:39 (NIV)  The King James Version of this Bible verse reads: " But the salvation of the righteous is of The LORD; He is their strength in the time of trouble." 

This verse is taken from one of the psalms of King David, a man after God's own heart. (Acts 13:22)  David's point is that The Lord God is the source of salvation, it is His to give, and He chooses to give it to the righteous believers.  Those are the people with whom He also shares His strength during their time of trouble. (Psalms 46:1)

Believers know that it is only by the grace of God that we are saved. (Ephesians 2:8)  We also know that our strength and help come from The Lord. (Psalms 121:1)  We know that we need help and protection from evil people and evil forces. (Ephesians 6:11-13)  It is only with the help of The Lord that we are able to stand and survive all that comes up against us in this life. (Psalms 37:40)  If we get knocked down, or fall down, it is with His help that we are able to get back up, and continue on. (Psalms 37:34)