Psalm 35: 27 meaning When David's enemies were confused and ashamed (verse 26) his friends are naturally happy. They do this partly out of sympathy, and partly because their own interests are bound up in their leader. If David had been captured by Saul, David's followers would have been put to death or exiled (Saul was hunting David on the mountain). God desired for David's present troubles to stop, and that he enjoys a time of peace. I think he was enduring much stress in his life at this time. All this stress can take a toll on a person's body. God knew this, that is probably why God desired the troubles to stop. God granted this time of rest and peace to him somewhat at Ziglag (1 Samuel 27:4-7), more fully when he came into his kingdom (2 Samuel 5:1-16)
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Fear
The Bible does not mention to not be afraid of criminals. We should all take proper precautions to avoid these situations although sometimes they cannot be avoided. The Bible does say that God did not give Christians a spirit of fear ( 2 Timothy 1:7). Man cannot harm us beyond God's will for us ( Psalm 118:6; Psalm 56:11). God promises to protect His own from all that is not finally good for them ( Psalm 91:14). God will be with us and help us and uphold us in in times of trouble (Isaiah 41:10, 13). Terrors will come, some people will die but not a hair on our heads will perish ( Luke 21: 10-11, 18). Nothing will happen to God's own children until the time appointed ( John 7:30). When God is your helper nobody can harm you ( Hebrews 13:6; Romans 8:31). The Lord, our protector, is great and awesome ( Nehemiah 4:14).
A spirit of fear does not come from God. God protects His own.
Catholic religion
Catholics approach God by confessing their sins to a priest. The Bible says that we can approach God himself (Hebrews 4:16). The Bible is clear that God wants us to pray to him, to communicate with Him, and ask Him for the things we need (Philippians 4:6; Matthew 7:7-8; 1 John 5:14-15). There is no need for mediators (priest) or intermediaries such as Mary or saints. Christ is the one and only mediator between God and mankind (1Timothy 2:5). Both Christ and the Holy Spirit are interceding on our behalf (Romans 8:26-27; Hebrews 7:25).
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