Chapter 486 of 1163

PSALM 55

Troubles around him (vv. 1–3), terrors within him (vv. 4–5), and treachery next to him (vv. 12–15, 21) combined to make David wish he could get away from it all (v. 6). It was not easy being God’s anointed king, for with the privileges came great burdens and responsibilities, and God’s enemies became David’s enemies. Leadership is not easy.

David wanted wings like a dove so he could fly away from the storm. What he really needed were wings like an eagle so he could fly above the storm. How do you get them? By going into the Holy of Holies, under the shadow of His wings (Pss. 57:1; 91:1–4). When you call on the Lord (v. 16) and cast your burdens on Him (v. 22), He enables you to overcome.

You cannot fly beyond the storm because you will find problems everywhere, but you can fly above the storm. God permits the burdens you face today to help you “win your wings.” Claim verse 22 and 1 Peter 5:7.

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