Psalm 118:5-6
I called on the Lord in distress;
The Lord answered me and set me in a broad place.
The Lord is on my side;
I will not fear.
What can man do to me?

Application: 

When the psalmist was in distress, God delivered him (118:5). If you have access to this kind of divine aid, what is there to fear? What can a mere mortal do to us (118:6)? Or, as the apostle Paul puts it, “…If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Rom 8:31). When God is your helper, those who hate you do not have ultimate power over you (118:7). So, with the psalmist, let us not trust in humanity but take refuge in God (118:8–9).

Jesus Christ wants us to trust God and not fear man. In Luke 12:5, Jesus says, “But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!”*

Knowing his disciples feared the Pharisees’ power and threats, Jesus comforted his friends. Given their intimate connection with him, he urged them, Don’t fear. Though some of them would be martyred by their opponents (see, e.g., Acts 12:1–2), God’s enemies could kill the body but do no more (Luke 12:4). The one to truly fear is God, who has authority to throw people into hell (12:5). In the grand scheme of things, birds are insignificant and of very little value, yet God cares for them. How much greater is his care for his children who trust him (12:6–7)?

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 566, 987.
*Reference: Ricardo R.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write articles glorifying God. I invite you to view this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have written is true. Always consult with your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be some grammatical or spelling errors present. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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