"Helicopter Dad" to Your Rescue!
Deliverance in Psalm 54
Psalm 54 is a short, neatly-wrapped story of rescue from start to finish in seven verses. It tells of your "helicopter dad" who sees, knows, cares, and acts.
The Problem
The psalmist, David, brings his problem before God. He is under fierce attack from enemies he calls "strangers". He describes them as violent people with murderous hearts who do not know or care about God.
The Plea
David does the right thing: he calls out to God, appealing to his Father's sense of justice by identifying his enemies as God's enemies. He recites his faith in God as his Helper, the one who gives and sustains life.
The Promise
In crying out to God, David recalls his Father's promise to put an end to his enemies. He praises God in advance for his deliverance, acknowledging the power of God's name.
The Protection
Immediately after David's prayer, he realizes that God is already on the move to save him. David categorizes this trial as past-tense: God has already rescued him from trouble and has given him victory over his enemies.
Do you see God as a real person who is constantly present in your life? Do you realize that since God is unchangeable, He is the same for you as He was for King David? He is the quintessential "helicopter dad" who hovers over you, ready to rescue as you cry out to Him.
In what ways do you need rescue now?
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©2022 Julianne Knapp. First Published 12.13.22
Psalm 54 is a short, neatly-wrapped story of rescue from start to finish in seven verses. It tells of your "helicopter dad" who sees, knows, cares, and acts.
The Problem
The psalmist, David, brings his problem before God. He is under fierce attack from enemies he calls "strangers". He describes them as violent people with murderous hearts who do not know or care about God.
The Plea
David does the right thing: he calls out to God, appealing to his Father's sense of justice by identifying his enemies as God's enemies. He recites his faith in God as his Helper, the one who gives and sustains life.
The Promise
In crying out to God, David recalls his Father's promise to put an end to his enemies. He praises God in advance for his deliverance, acknowledging the power of God's name.
The Protection
Immediately after David's prayer, he realizes that God is already on the move to save him. David categorizes this trial as past-tense: God has already rescued him from trouble and has given him victory over his enemies.
Do you see God as a real person who is constantly present in your life? Do you realize that since God is unchangeable, He is the same for you as He was for King David? He is the quintessential "helicopter dad" who hovers over you, ready to rescue as you cry out to Him.
In what ways do you need rescue now?
- From fear?
- From anxiety?
- From depression?
- From insurmountable circumstances?
- From toxic relationships?
- From yourself?
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©2022 Julianne Knapp. First Published 12.13.22