5-3-08 Psalms 59:16 The Lord: A Place of Safety

Psalms 59:16 (NAS)
But as for me, I shall sing of Thy strength; Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Thy lovingkindness in the morning, For Thou hast been my stronghold, And a refuge in the day of my distress.

Psalms 59:16 (NLT)
But as for me, I will sing about your power. I will shout with joy each morning because of your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety in the day of distress.
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In your daily journey, as you have traveled, you have seen and experienced the strength and power of Almighty God. So many times He has strengthened you and made you firm on your feet. You, therefore, lift up your voice in song, praising the Lord for His faithfulness and care of you.

You are often overwhelmed with God's mercy and kindness; therefore, you cry out in joy and exaltation. The Lord God has caused you to prevail, even in the midst of your enemies. His mercy continually flows to you; He even has placed you in a house built of mercy.You are surrounded with His goodness. In the morning, at the breaking of the day, you always have His praise on your lips, for you have seen the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

Even if you have been through a night of distress, the Lord promises to bring you a bright new day. He will bring you to a high and secure place. Your Father God promises to be a stronghold and a refuge for you. He will exalt you and set you high above your enemies. No harm will be able to reach you, for you are safe in His arms; there is no higher place to be found. When you flee to Him for help, He is always quick to provide a way of escape for you. He will turn the narrow, binding tightness of your distress into a broad and prosperous place of hope and comfort.