Rescue Me (Psalm 54)

Is salvation a rescue from dangers in this life as well as for eternity? Let’s look at Psalm 54.

Do we ever experience a need for God to rescue us from attacks in this life?

[For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “We know where David is hiding.” To be accompanied by stringed instruments.] Come with great power, O God, and rescue me! Defend me with your might. Listen to my prayer, O God. Pay attention to my plea. For strangers are attacking me; violent people are trying to kill me. They care nothing for God. Interlude (Ps 54:1-3 NLT)

Who repays our enemies in His time? What ultimately destroys evil plans?

Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul. He will repay the evil to my enemies. Destroy them in your truth. (Ps 54:4-5 WEB)

Is giving thanks like a sacrifice? What are we thankful for?

I will sacrifice to you freely; I will give thanks to your name, Lord, because it’s so good, and because God has delivered me from every distress. My eyes have seen my enemies’ defeat. (Ps 54:6-7 CEB)

Will God rescue us from dangers in this life as well as grant us eternal salvation?

Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel. (Phil 4:6-7 CEV)

Is salvation a rescue from dangers in this life as well as for eternity? You decide!