December 14, 2008 Psalm 11

Trust in the Lord
"I trust in the Lord for protection. So why do you say to me, 'Fly like a bird to your mountain. Like hunters, the wicked string their bows; they set their arrows in the bowstrings. They shoot from dark places at those who are honest. When the foundations for good collapse, what can good people do?' The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord sits on his throne in heaven. he sees what people do; he keeps his eye on them. The Lord tests those who do right, but he hates the wicked and those who love to hurt others. He will send hot coals and burning sulfur on the wicked. A whirlwind is what they will get. The Lord does what is right, and he loves justice, so honest people will see his face." -Psalm 11-

This passage is a simple song from David to the Lord. In this passage, David states that he trusts in the Lord. He mentions that those who trust in the Lord and are honest don't need to worry because God's Kingdom is in Heaven and He is ruling there.

David's army is afraid of the enemies and asks David to flee. Instead, David describes why they shouldn't flee, because God is watching over them from his kingdom in heaven. He will make sure that the enemies get what they deserve and His people will be safe.

At times, flight may be the will of God, just like it had been for Jesus at one point. But in other times, flight is not the answer, standing strong in confidence and in faith against the enemy might be the answer. We, believers, are supposed to walk by faith. David showed his faith when he didn't agree with his army and he stood against his enemies, even though it was logical for them to flee.