Have you ever felt like the world is against you? Like no matter what way you turn, someone will be after you, whether it is with their actions or their words? It can be very discouraging and we know David experienced this many times. In this Psalm, David cries out because everyone is plotting against them. But David knows that he is loved and chosen by God. He recognizes that God is bigger and more powerful than the those plotting against him. In fact David uses the phrase, "But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them." (verse 4) David knows that the difference in power between man and God is extreme and the idea that mankind can change the plans of God and that they would have that arrogance is laughable.
Life can be discouraging at times and we can feel like people are out to get us, but we need to always go back to God. If we are following God's will and plan for us, than we can completely trust that God will take care of us. God has our back and the plans that people may have to destroy us are laughable to God.
We know from David's life that God may allow thinks to be difficult and life will not be all roses and sunshine. David spent many years on the run from his enemies. But God's plans come win. And along the way, David grew in faith and trust and character.
We need to allow that in our life too. There will be seasons of discouragement and difficulty and we must take those as times to grow in character and faith and trust. We must wait patiently on the Lord, knowing that God has a good plan for us. The darkness may last for the night, but God's joy comes with the morning! Trade your sorrows, sickness, and pain for the joy of the Lord!
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