Psalm 54:1-2, … SAVE ME, O GOD, BY YOUR NAME, AND VINDICATE ME BY YOUR STRENGTH. HEAR MY PRAYER, O GOD; GIVE EAR TO THE WORDS OF MY MOUTH.
David was in hiding from Saul in the woods of Ziph, but men told Saul where he was hiding.
1Sa 23:19, Then the Ziphites came up to Saul at Gibeah, saying, “Is David not hiding with us in strongholds in the woods, …
David was in trouble and his life was in danger; so, he sought the LORD in prayer asking him to save him!
Php 4:6, Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, LET YOUR REQUESTS BE MADE KNOWN TO GOD;
Isa 12:2, Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; ‘For YAH, the LORD, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.’ ”
Psa 54:4, BEHOLD, GOD IS MY HELPER; The Lord is with those who uphold my life.
David had a relationship with the living GOD, and his strength came from the LORD! Even though David ran from Saul, The LORD was always with him!
Isa 41:10, Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
Psa 54:7, FOR HE HAS DELIVERED ME OUT OF ALL TROUBLE; And my eye has seen its desire upon my enemies.
GOD will not prevent trouble or trials from coming, but will be your strength in them!
Psa 34:19, MANY ARE THE AFFLICTIONS OF THE RIGHTEOUS, BUT THE LORD DELIVERS HIM OUT OF THEM ALL.
David was almost fenced in by Saul, but then a messenger came to Saul!
1Sa 23:27, But a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Hurry and come, for the Philistines have invaded the land!”
When trials seem to get stronger and stronger with no way out, SEEK THE LORD FOR HE CAN USE ANYTHING OR ANYONE! NEVER RELY ON YOUR OWN STRENGTH BUT SEEKS HIS DAILY! HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU!