Psalm 54

1 Save me, O God, by your name;
vindicate me by your might.

2 Hear my prayer, O God;
listen to the words of my mouth.

3 Strangers are attacking me;
ruthless men seek my life—
men without regard for God.
Selah

4 Surely God is my help;
the Lord is the one who sustains me.

5 Let evil recoil on those who slander me;
in your faithfulness destroy them.

6 I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you;
I will praise your name, O LORD,
for it is good.

7 For he has delivered me from all my troubles,
and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.

In the context of Psalm 54, David's hiding position was revealed to Saul by the Ziphites (read 1 Samuel 23:7-26).

Do you sometimes feel like the world (or at least the people around you) suddenly seems to be against you? I think that was how David felt when he was trying to hide away from Saul. David's reaction was to turn to God, and recognize Him as his help and the One who sustains him (Psalm 54:4).

The Bible teaches us not just to turn to God when people backstab / hate / point fingers / scold / do us wrong, but also to bless them. Love our enemies - Jesus taught that - Matthew 5:43-48.


Things to ponder
1. Are there people whom you feel have done you wrong? List down a few names and why.
2. Pray a prayer to forgive them and even bless them.

Click here for Pastor YC's reflection on Psalm 54