Psalm 37:39

But the salvation (deliverance, help, safety, victory) of the righteous (vindication)is of the LORD (He is the author, He is the judge, He forgives and makes us right with Him): he is their strength (stronghold, refuge, fortress) in the time of trouble.

Dear Reader,

You have probably noticed a constant theme in Psalm 37 That is also found in numerous places elsewhere in Scripture. Psalm 37 is a comparison between righteous and wicked behavior. David shares with us what he has learned regarding it. Despite all that Saul was doing to kill him physically, the betrayal and disappointment He found God Faithful. The behavior of the wicked did not define, for him, the Character of God. To summarize, David found that God was not blind to the plans of the wicked; He is simply not concerned about those plans succeeding for long.

Likewise, David found God was not concerned about His overall plan for humanity and the Kingdom of God being established upon the earth (to the benefit of humanity, Matthew 6) because He never betrays His covenant. It never fails. Righteousness and justice are the foundation for His throne. Always has been, always will be. From THIS place, He judges nations.

He IS our strength, not WAS not WILL BE. He is NOW the strength to which we can draw from in times of trouble. Notice the trouble isn’t qualified. It can be momentary and simple, lengthy and involved, it doesn’t matter. His strength is there always. Also, Paul says that because of Grace we can come boldly before His throne with CONFIDENCE. It is the same idea. Paul knew the Scripture; he drew on his understanding and connected the dots of prophecy and fulfillment to reiterate the Truth that God is from where justice and righteousness originates. He is the author.

Jesus Christ is our advocate. He is the justice between “me and thee.” And therefore, we don’t have to justify our actions and thoughts when they are directed of the Lord with the right motive and LOVE. If we need correction, in that place of Love and Justice, He will let us know.

When what we do and who we are and the decisions we make are ROOTED in His Love and not a selfish motive or agenda, we can be sure that regardless of what others may think, say or do, we are SAFE because it is what He knows and what He says that is important.

So regardless of the issue large, small, physical, relational, legal, national or local, in that fortress/stronghold/strength, we are confident of His Grace. Because salvation, God the Father’s covenant faithfulness to the Son who redeemed us, and Spirit by Whom we are sealed as His makes us whole. (the peace of Christ)

Grace and Peace,

Anne

Consider:

Psalm 37

Romans 5:19

John 14:27

Psalms regarding Stronghold

Links regarding Salvation