“They return at evening: They make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city. Behold, they belch out with their mouth: Swords are in their lips: For who, say they, doth hear? Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: For God is my defence.”
Psalm 59:6-7, 9 KJV
David wrote this when Saul set an ambush for him at his home. “After dark they came to spy, sneaking around the city, snarling, prowling like a pack of stray dogs in the night— boiling over with rage, shouting out their curses, convinced that they’ll never get caught. My strength is found when I wait upon You. Watch over me, God, for You are my mountain fortress; You set me on high!” People who desire to control, act in the dark, creating anger and strife, like a pack of stray dogs barking with rage! They’re cowardly and incite unrest rather than open dialogue and communication. David understood this and said that he found strength in waiting on the Lord. He knew only God can defend him. Because of the finished work of the Cross, in our weakness, our strength is in Christ alone. Paul knew this secret as he openly proclaimed the Gospel of Christ, for the Lord Jesus said to him, “My grace is sufficient for you: for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” That’s why Paul said, “Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” Waiting on the Lord and allowing His grace to work in our weakness, is the Lord’s strength. Amen!
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