Psalm 64

 “Help!”

This is the cry of the worshiper. This is my cry. Can you relate to that?

It's just reality. We need help from Almighty God. Jesus knew this. He said, “In this world you will have tribulation.” He also added these great words: “Be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.”

A cry for help does not necessarily mean that a person is exaggerating the danger that he faces. Think of how accurately Jesus could have sung this psalm as a petition to God. There were enemies who wanted to kill Him. The cross is not a myth. The way that Jesus died and the association of His death with the name of Pilate are matters of historical record even outside the Bible, not just as obscure facts, but as a matter of central importance to large groups of people in the first century that rulers were trying to silence or control.

He knew what was coming. The petition to be kept from dread of the enemy makes perfect sense in His case and in yours. You not only need the Lord's protection from enemies seen and unseen. You especially need to walk in faith today, and not in dread. You can ask the Lord to protect you from dread.

Jesus did face secret plots. He did hear the taunts of a wicked mob. Why did God allow this to happen? The Scriptures tell us that the suffering of the Messiah was part of the plan of God for our salvation.

The problem of the inward evil of mankind is deep. Only the Lord knew what remedy was necessary for people to have peace with Him. This remedy was what the coming of the Son of God was all about.

It is time now for everyone to ponder the great works of salvation that God has accomplished. A day of divine judgment is coming. Either we embrace the gift of Christ's death for us, or we stand before God to face the penalty that our rebellion deserves.

There is no good reason to ignore the Savior of the world. Association with His Name may mean hardship or death at the hands of enemies, but ignoring His gift brings eternal tribulation.

“Let the righteous one rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him! Let all the upright in heart exult!” Those who take refuge in Him find joy now. He knows how to comfort and protect His people. He hears their cries for help. He takes away their dread of man and their fear of death.