Psalm 144

“He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield and he in whom I take refuge” (v2). The psalmist marveled that even though humanity is just “a breath” (v2-3), short-lived and fragile, God loves us and cares for us. David knew that his victory as warrior was not through his own skill, but by God’s strength (v1) and God’s protection. Recognizing the Lord as the Source of life, he asked for blessing on sons and daughters, healthy sheep and cattle, and peace in the streets (v12-14).

“Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord!” (v15). Our lives take their right shape when we live under God’s loving authority and seek His blessing.