[ Psalms 56:1 - 56:4 ] - hymn 543 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. [ PSALM 56:3 ] A routine wellness check for little four-year-old Calvin revealed a few unexpected spots on his body. During the visit, he was given some shots, and the injection site was covered with a bandage. At home, when the time came to remove the small adhesive covering, Calvin whimpered with fear. Seeking to console his son, his father said, ¡°Calvin, you know I¡¯d never do anything to hurt you.¡± His father wanted his son to trust him more than fearing the removal of the bandage.
Four-year-olds aren¡¯t the only ones who grow faint in the face of discomfort. Surgeries, separation from loved ones, mental or psychological challenges—and more—prompt our fears, sighs, cries, and groans.
One of David¡¯s fear-filled moments was when he found himself in Philistine territory while fleeing a jealous King Saul. When he was recognized, he was anxious about what might happen to him (SEE 1 SAMUEL 21:10-11): ¡°David . . . was very much afraid of Achish king of Gath¡± (V. 12). Reflecting on this uncomfortable situation, David wrote, ¡°When I am afraid, I put my trust in you In God I trust and am not afraid¡± (PSALM 56:3-4).
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