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PSALM 60

Broken (1–3). David and Joab were leading the armies of Israel against two enemies in the north when a third enemy invaded in the south. When you get one problem solved, another one comes along! It seemed that God had abandoned His people and that the end was near.

Bold (4). But David did not run away. Instead, he boldly lifted God’s banner of truth and listened for God’s word of assurance (vv. 4–8). The Lord is our banner (Exod. 17:8–16), and we can trust Him to give the victory.

Beloved (5). His banner over us is love (Song of Sol. 2:4; Rom. 8:37). The name David means “beloved.” God’s people are beloved not in themselves but in Jesus Christ, the Beloved One (Matt. 3:17; Eph. 1:6). In the midst of life’s battles, remember that God loves you.

Believing (6–12). God assured David that He was in control of the nations, so David and Joab stepped out by faith and won both battles. When you feel broken, you are still His beloved. If you believe, you can boldly win the battle. March under God’s banner of truth!

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