The Lord is the strength of his people;

he is a stronghold of salvation for his anointed.

Save your people, 

bless your possession, shepherd them, 

and carry them 

forever.

Psalms 28:8-9 CSB

Something really significant has shifted in the last part of David's song. David's orientation has shifted as his song has developed from focusing on himself, 

then his enemies, 

then who God is, 

and now at the end, on others.

Be real about our stuff. Our hurts, what's going on.

Name our enemies, the things, people, circumstances, and even our own thoughts and desires that are against us.

Look to God. 

He is our strength, our shield. He didn't come in power, but in humility, and the shield He used was himself.

In that realisation of who God is, that He is love, love that redeems and makes a way, David encourages us to sing.

And then to look outward 

He sees the needs of others. 

What do we need?

Saving

Blessing

Shepherding

and 

Carrying

Do you need one of these today?

This is what our God does:

Saves. 

Blesses. 

Shepherds. 

Carries 

Rest in that today.

#psalms

#psalm28