Taking shelter
This week's verses are Psalm 118:7-9 : The Lord is on my side as my helper. I look in triumph on those who hate me. It is better to take shelter in the Lord than to trust in people. It is better to take shelter in the Lord than to trust in princes. These verses are written by King David. You would think he would be boasting about his power and connections. Yet with all he had, he points to his faith as his strongest protection. It's not what you would expect from a king. He says it is better to take shelter in the Lord than to trust in people, better even than trusting in princes. People are unreliable. They scheme. They let their emotions get the better of them. They lie and forget. People are also weak. They grow old. They run out of money and time. They get injured and sick and die. They misunderstand. They have hearts that get hardened by sin and refuse to listen. They are selfish and demanding. Even princes, who have more resources than most, who are likely trai...