ScriptureWay
  • Home
  • Site Overview
  • Author
  • Resources
    • Bible Verses About the Cross
    • Bible Verses About Eternal Life
    • Bible Verses - "I AM"s of Christ
    • Bible Verses About Sound Speech
    • Bible Verses for Times of Crisis
    • BIble Verses About Trusting in God
    • Bible Verses about Paradise
    • Bible Verses about Music
    • Test Page
    • Daily Bible Devotionals
    • Bible Study Tools
    • Whitneytunes Music Videos
    • Whitneytunes Worship Music
  • About The Way

Bible Teachings

Trusting in God When Afraid

5/7/2020

1 Comment

 
by Mr. Whitney V. Myers
Download a printable PDF of this post.
Little Boy Jumping Into His Father's Arms - Psalm 56:3 - 123RF Photo - Used under license
Little Boy Jumping Into His Father's Arms - Psalm 56:3 - 123RF Photo - Used under license
"When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.  In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid.  What can mere man do to me?"  (Psalm 56:3-4)

"Trust and confidence in the Lord is the best antidote against fears" -- John Gill (1697-1771) (Ref. 1, Ref. 2).

     Consider.  On a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest, how would you rate yourself for trusting in God when you are afraid?

Biblical Background

     David wrote Psalm 56 during one of the lowest points in his life.  Saul, the king of Israel, was determined to kill David (1 Samuel 20:30-33).  Even though Jonathan, Saul's son, and David were close friends, Jonathan advised David to flee from Saul (1 Samuel 20:41-42).  David came to Nob to Ahimelech, the priest (1 Samuel 21:1).  David lied to Ahimelech about the purpose of his visit (1 Samuel 21:2).  David received from Ahimelech consecrated bread and the sword of Goliath (1 Samuel 21:6, 1 Samuel 21:9).  David arose and "fled that day from Saul" to Achish king of Gath, a city in Philistine territory (1 Samuel 21:10, Ref. 3). 

Gath was the home town of Goliath (1 Samuel 17:4).  David had killed Goliath in battle (1 Samuel 17:41-49).  David now had the sword of Goliath with him.  The servants of Achish knew of David's reputation.  "Is this not David the king of the land?  Did they not sing of this one as they danced, saying, 'Saul has slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands'?" (1 Samuel 21:11).  The scripture says "David took these words to heart and greatly feared Achish king of Gath" (1 Samuel 21:12).  David then "disguised his sanity before them, and acted insanely" (1 Samuel 21:13).

When I Am Afraid, I Will Put My Trust in You

     Despite David's fear and troubled emotional state, David makes an astounding declaration about trusting in God when he was afraid.  "When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.  In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid.  What can mere man do to me?" (Psalm 56:3-4).  David repeats his declaration of trust in Psalm 56:11, "In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid."  Note the subtle change in tense from "I will put my trust" in verse 3 to "I have put my trust" in verse 11.

David openly admitted his human emotion of fear, of being afraid. 

David, despite his imperfect life and his fear, provides us an example to follow when we are afraid.  David states that when he is afraid (literally "in the day," or occasion, of his fear) that he will put his trust (confidence) in the Lord (Psalm 56:3, Ref. 4, Ref. 5, Ref. 6). 

David frequently wrote in the Psalms about trusting in God.  I suggest you will find encouragement and strength when you read these verses.  Refer to "Bible Verses About Trusting in God" (Ref. 7).  

David recognized that the remedy, the antidote, for fear is to trust in God.  Despite his imperfections, David put his confidence in God and in God's care.  Will you do the same?

     Apply.  If you are afraid today, pray to God.  Ask God to take away your fear.  Ask God to strengthen you and to help you put your complete trust in him.  Thank him for his work in you to deliver you from your fear and for taking care of your concerns.  Keep on trusting in God. 

     Suggested Listening.  Listen to Alan Jackson's Official Music Video, "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (Live)."

     For More Reading on This Topic.  For more scriptures that help to counter fear and anxiety, check these resources:
  • "29 Bible Verses About Trusting God" (Ref. 7)
  • "The Remedy for a Troubled Heart (John 14:1)" (Ref. 8)
  • "'Fear Nots' of the Old Testament" (Ref. 9)
  • "'Fear Nots' of Jesus" (Ref. 10)
  • "'Fear Nots' of Angels in Luke" (Ref. 11)

References
1.  https://biblehub.com/commentaries/gill/psalms/56.htm
2.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gill_(theologian)
3.  https://biblehub.com/hebrew/1661.htm
4.  https://biblehub.com/hebrew/3117.htm
5.  https://biblehub.com/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/56.htm
6.  https://biblehub.com/hebrew/982.htm
7.  http://www.ScriptureWay.com/bible-verses-about-trusting-in-god
8.  http://www.scriptureway.com/home/the-remedy-for-a-troubled-heart-john-141
9.  http://www.ScriptureWay.com/home/fear-nots-of-the-old-testament
10.  http://www.scriptureway.com/home/fear-nots-of-jesus
11.  http://www.scriptureway.com/home/fear-nots-of-angels-in-luke

1 Comment
Van
5/8/2020 09:23:33 am

Another great lesson and at a needed time. I love the picture of the little boy leaping into his fathers arms! Truly a leap of faith!

Reply

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Daily Bible Verse

    (Click the link above)

    Author

    Mr. Whitney V. Myers.  Christian.  For more information, please visit the Author Page.

    Posting Schedule

    I plan to provide new postings about once a month.

    Planned Topics

    (subject to change)
    1Feb23 - "Walking in Integrity" (Proverbs 20:7)

    Recent Posts

    (most recent three months)
    9Jan23 - "The Light Shines in the Darkness" (John 1:5)
    21Dec22 - "Do Not Love the World" (1 John 2:15)
    (published revised 2nd edition)
    8Nov22 - "He Restores My Soul" (Psalm 23:3)
    11Oct22 - "Adoption as Sons" (Ephesians 1:4-5, Galatians 3:26, Romans 8:15)

    Popular Posts

    (top 10)
    7Oct18 -
    "What is Eternal Life?" (John 17:3)
    25Aug19 - "Characteristics of a Child of God - Part 1" (Matthew 7:16)
    3June18 - "What Does 'The Way' Mean in the New Testament?" (Matthew 7:13-14)
    9Feb20 - "Come Now, Let Us Reason Together (Isaiah 1:18)"
    1Jul18 - "There is a Balm in Gilead" (Jeremiah 8:22)
    21Oct18 - "When Jesus Said 'Truly, Truly,' What Did He Mean?" (John 6:47)
    11Aug22 - "What is Living Water in the Bible?" (John 4:10)
    20May18 - "The Way of the Lord (Old Testament)"
    6Nov21 - "The Meaning of God's Favor" (Psalm 30:5) (Deuteronomy 5:33)
    22Apr18 - "The Remedy for a Troubled Heart (John 14:1)"

    Categories

    All
    About The Life
    About The Truth
    About The Way
    Adoption
    Advent
    Affliction
    Amen
    Angels
    Anxiety/Worry
    Athletes
    Atonement
    Attributes Of God
    Believe In Jesus - Section 1
    Believe In Jesus - Section 2
    Believe In Jesus - Section 3
    Believe In Jesus - Section 4
    Blessing
    Blood
    Bread
    Burdens
    Children Of God
    Church
    "Comes" Of God's Word
    Comfort
    Comforter/Helper
    Compassion
    Confession
    Cornerstone
    Courage
    Crisis Management
    Cross
    Defense
    Early Church
    Encouragement
    Endurance
    Eternal Life - Section 1
    Eternal Life - Section 2
    Faith - Section 1
    Faith - Section 2
    Favor
    Fear
    "Fear Nots"
    Focus On God
    Follow Jesus
    Forgiveness
    Foundation
    Friend
    Fruit
    Future Life
    Goals
    God's Care
    God's Guidance
    God's Invitations
    God's Promises
    God's Will
    Gospel
    Grace
    Hate
    Healing
    Hearing
    Heart
    Heaven
    Help
    Holy Spirit - Section 1
    Holy Spirit - Section 2
    Hope
    Hunger
    Hymn Stories - Section 1
    Hymn Stories - Section 2
    "I AM"s Of Christ - Section 1
    "I AM"s Of Christ - Section 2
    Inheritance
    Joy
    Knowing Jesus
    Knowledge
    Labor
    Life
    Life After Death
    Light And Darkness
    Listening
    Living Water
    Love
    Maturity
    Mercy
    Narrow Gate
    New Life
    Paradise/Heaven
    Peace
    Persecution
    Pharisees & Scribes
    Physician
    Power
    Prayer
    Pray To Receive Christ
    Pride
    Protection
    Ransom
    Redemption
    Refuge
    Repentance
    Rest
    Resurrection
    Righteousness
    Right Hand
    Salvation - Section 1
    Salvation - Section 2
    Savior
    Scarlet
    Second Coming
    Security
    Sheep
    Shepherd
    Silence
    Sin & Sinners
    Son Of God
    Soul And Spirit
    Sound Speech
    Spiritual Growth
    Storms
    Strength
    Struggles
    Sympathy
    Testimonies
    The Way
    The World
    Thirst
    Tree Of Life
    Trouble
    Truly Truly
    Trusting In God
    Truth
    Virgin Birth
    Water
    Way To Heaven
    Who Is Jesus? - Section 1
    Who Is Jesus? - Section 2
    Why Jesus Came
    Wisdom
    Witness

    RSS Feed

    Archives

    January 2023
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018

The ScriptureWay site provides Bible Teachings that point to Jesus.   The Bible teaches that believing in Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven. 

"I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me." -- Jesus speaking in John 14:6
​

Picture

    Follow by email

Please enter your email address to receive an email notification of new posts. After you enter your email address, please then click on this "please enter" box. Within a few seconds you should see a message confirming that your information has been submitted.

Copyright 2018-2023 Whitney V. Myers

Listed in Feedspot's Top 100 Bible Study Blogs and Websites
  • Home
  • Site Overview
  • Author
  • Resources
    • Bible Verses About the Cross
    • Bible Verses About Eternal Life
    • Bible Verses - "I AM"s of Christ
    • Bible Verses About Sound Speech
    • Bible Verses for Times of Crisis
    • BIble Verses About Trusting in God
    • Bible Verses about Paradise
    • Bible Verses about Music
    • Test Page
    • Daily Bible Devotionals
    • Bible Study Tools
    • Whitneytunes Music Videos
    • Whitneytunes Worship Music
  • About The Way