After the terrorist bombing in Bali    in 2002 one man reacted by giving up travelling. Three years later, he finally took his family for a holiday in Bali. The trip ended in tragedy when his family was caught in a suicide bombing at a café on Jimbaran Beach.

All across the world warnings and threats of terrorist attacks continue. Terrorism derives its sting by exporting fear. No one feels safe.

In Psalm 31 David was in the grip of surrounding threats that terrorised both his reputation and his life. He wrote, “Fear is on every side” and “they scheme to take away my life” (v.13).

When everything seemed at its most bleak, David cried in despair, “I trust in You, O Lord” (v.14). He began to find peace when he acknowledged, “My times are in Your hand” (v.15).

In our world perfect safety is not possible. But David’s God is our God. Though our earthly security may be threatened, we can never lose God’s eternal, unfailing love.

To those who trust in the Lord, David wrote these inspiring words: “[The Lord] shall strengthen your heart” (v.24). When we place our times in His hand, we can exchange the fear of terror for peace and praise.

Author

Albert Lee

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