For Thou hast delivered my soul from death. Wilt not Thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living? Psalm 56:13
Construction workers whose tasks take them to high places know what security lines are, and some of them can tell you how well they work. Accidents do happen on those construction sites and workers have fallen to their deaths. But properly used security lines prevent that from happening. When you and I were saved, God did not remove us from this construction site of earth, but He did give us a security line. Just as we trusted in Him to save us from our sins, so too can we trust in Him to keep us safe in our service for Him.
Our text begins with a definite statement. David knew that his soul was delivered from death. This reminds us of the certainty of our Salvation. The certainty of God’s Word reminds us and reinforces us in our faith in the finished work of our Redeemer. We are assured of our deliverance from damnation, and of our future home in Glory. Our lives have been changed by that transaction that saved our souls. Having that confidence, let us launch out on our daily walk in full confidence in the same saving power. If God can (and He has) save our souls forever, He can also save our feet from falling today.
The devil has his snares laid to trip us up. The world has its tinsel and toys to tempt and attract us to stumble and stray. The flesh has its weaknesses and lusts to mar our testimony. But our faltering feet need not fall. God’s word is a lamp unto our feet, so we can see the obstacles and traps. God’s promises are our lifeline to hold us on track when the way is slippery and rough. God’s people are our comfort when the winds of adversity and discouragement threaten to blow us off the edge.
The Lord Jesus reminded His disciples that they were in His Father’s hand. What can harm us there? -Jim MacIntosh