Psalm 57

Psalm 57 depicts David's plight of fleeing from Saul into the cave of Adullam (2 Samuel 22:1) with about 400 men. I would imagine that in the darkness surrounding David's army in the cave, they would have refrained from building camp fires so as not to arouse the attention of Saul's pursuing army. It could be just a flicker of light from a burning torch that lent sight to the people. The light probably illuminated the fear in their hearts instead!

However, David's trust in God's protection was unwavering despite the looming danger and distress among his people, when he sung of him taking refuge in the shadow of God's wings (Psalm 57:1). David chose to focus on the source of help and not the seemingly hopeless situation before him.

What is our response when we are faced with life's difficult situations, or even threats on our lives? We can choose to live in fear or look unto Jesus, who is our redeemer and hope, for His divine intervention. In God we trust!