Bodyguards are usually employed to protect wealthy or prominent people. Most of us can only imagine what it would be like to walk among our enemies with someone at our side who commands their immediate respect, and whom they fear.

For some of us, our thoughts may be similar to those of the littlest guy in second grade. He likes to imagine that the world's heavyweight boxing champion is his bodyguard. Just as the school bully is about to unleash his latest round of push, shove, and trip, up walks the champ, asking, "What's going on here?" There's something reassuring about having the protection of someone who could take on the whole second grade if he wanted to.

As Christians we don't have to imagine that we're being protected by a very strong person who will defend us, because we can be absolutely sure of the Lord's protection. David, Israel's king, knew what it was like to be opposed and hated by his enemies (Psalm 9:3,13). But he also knew what it was like to put himself in the care and protection of One who was strong enough to take on the whole world (vv.7-8).

Father, help us to have that same kind of confidence. Help us to see that our enemies cannot touch us as long as You want us to remain safe.  —MRD II  — Mart De Haan