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Finding Strength in Psalm 24.

Finding Strength in Psalm 24 Against Oppression

Finding Strength in Psalm 24. There comes a time in our lives when those we choose to lead begin to act as though they are all-powerful and almighty, doing whatever they desire without considering the negative effects their actions have on us. Often, we are amazed and flabbergasted, wondering whether our dear leader is the same person we elected.

But I am here to tell sweet-mouthed politicians that the earth belongs to the Lord, and he promises that he will never leave or forsake us. Just like he delivered the children of Israel out of the hands of Pharaoh, he will deliver us from the hands of oppressive politicians.

Therefore, I take comfort in the words of the Psalmist, David, as recorded in Psalm 24:

The earth belongs to the Lord, and everything in it; the world, and all who live in it.

2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.

Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?

4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.

7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD is strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.

9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.

God is in my story.

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
The Lord shall preserve thy going out and coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

Psalm 121–KJV

God always confound the wise to protect the faithful

Scripture has taught us that if we are faithful and true to God, He will deliver us from harm and danger. Hence, the reason why David, the Old Testament Patriarch, wrote in Psalm 23, “Even though I walk through a valley of death, I will fear no evil.

The story of the three Hebrew boys depicted in the book of Daniel is yet another example of God building a fence of protection around those who loved Him.

When King Nebuchadnezzar flexed his muscles and ordered three Hebrew boys thrown in a furnace-because, they refused to bow to him or worship his golden image. He thought they would serve as an example for others who disobeyed his orders.

But when the King walked by the furnace, he saw four men in the furnace walking around in the fire. Nebuchadnezzar was naturally confounded. But you needn’t be because you and I will never know what God will do to protect us; all you need to do is trust Him.

Who is God?

It seems to me that most of us do not have a clear picture of who the God we worship is. If you asked ten Christians who God is, you are likely to get ten different answers. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that we all have debatable notions of who God is.

But, if the patriarch and former Shepherd, David were still here he would paint a clearer picture of who God is. Here is how David described God:

Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Bible Gateway King James Version (KJV)

God doesn’t need you to defend Him

Christian encouragement

It shouldn’t surprise you to learn that God does not need you to defend Him or even apologize for Him. All He wants you to do is represent Him. So, go out there and be that beacon on the hill. And let your light shine.


1Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 5:16–Bible Gateway (KJV)