The Dog Who Doesn’t Like Me
“For my eyes are toward You, O GOD, the Lord; In You I take refuge; do not leave me defenseless. Keep me from the jaws of the trap which they have set for me, And from the snares of those who do iniquity. Let the wicked fall into their own nets, While I pass by safely.”
Psalms 141:8-10
There is a small dog in my neighborhood who doesn’t like me. He makes his dislike very clear when I pass by his home as I go walking in the morning. His bark tells me that I better not come any closer to his master’s property!
This morning, today’s scripture verse was playing in my headphones as I walked by the dog. He greeted me with several loud barks. Then, I looked down to discover that he was turning away from following me! The dog was right behind me and I didn’t know it.
King David knew what it was like to face dangers. He had many enemies.
Instead of being afraid, he turns to the Lord.
“For my eyes are toward You, O GOD…”
David’s focus is on God, not the enemies or the danger.
Secondly, David turns to God for safety and security.
“In You I take refuge…”
Then, David prays SPECIFICALLY.
“Keep me from the jaws of the trap which they have set for me, And from the snares of those who do iniquity. Let the wicked fall into their own nets, While I pass by safely.”
God answered David’s prayer. He escaped from all his enemies, and lived to a ripe old age.
I hope you don’t have enemies, but if you live long enough, you will come across someone who is not enamored with you.
Remember to look to God, take refuge in Him, and pour your heart out to Him.
Then, watch the dog turn away from you.
