When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.  – Psalm 56:3

It may be difficult to imagine the warrior king David—the man who killed a lion and a bear and fought off Israel’s enemies—afraid. Yet, if anyone had reason to fear for his life, it was David. There was a time when King Saul actually threw a javelin at him! David spent years on the run, as the king’s enemy. This man who experienced truly grave threats said, “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” God delivered David from his enemies and he survived into old age.

Humans face real threats daily, whether it be an illness, an accident, or an enemy. All people live in vulnerable, mortal bodies and know that one day time will run out. In this life, the best anyone can hope for is to make it to an old age like David. The wisest man who lived said, “The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man” (Ecclesiastes 12:13). Jesus said the two greatest commands are to love God and love others (Mark 12:29-31).

When you feel afraid, turn to the Lord. During these uncertain times in the United States, cast your cares on Your Heavenly Father. Romans 8:38-39 offers these comforting words, “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Pray for those in authority to entrust their lives and their responsibilities to God.