But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
Psalm 5:11 NIV
In David's song he writes of those who are against him.
Maybe they're bullying, lying about him... they're his enemy...but they're also God's enemy.
And then this.
Let all who take refuge in God be glad!
It's almost like he sees himself as an enemy of God too. Before God his imperfections become more obvious.
But.
God makes a way.
If we choose his refuge, God's protection is over us.
No matter what we've done
No matter who we are
No matter what we're facing, how uncertain the future looks... His protection is over us & in that we can be glad.
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