You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. - Psalm 32:7
In November
1942, the students and teachers of a school for missionary children in China were
imprisoned by occupying Japanese military forces. As they traveled toward their place of
confinement, someone began singing the words of a familiar song. Soon all the prisoners
joined in: "God is still on the throne, and He will remember His own; though trials
may press us and burdens distress us, He never will leave us alone." It remained
their theme song for nearly 3 years until they were released at the end of World War II.
Their experience reminds me of what David said in Psalm 32. He told the Lord, "You
are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs
of deliverance" (v.7).
When circumstances seem overwhelming, do you have a song you sing? If you're a Christian,
it's not unusual to have a favorite hymn or chorus that speaks of God's faithful love and
presence. At unexpected moments, the words and music come back to you as a reminder that
Almighty God is still in charge, and that He will never forsake you.
If there's an experience in your life that has come like "a flood of great
waters" (v.6), sing of the Lord's faithfulness and let Him surround you with songs of
deliverance.
-DCM
God is still on the throne,
He never forsaketh His own;
His promise is true, He will not forget you,
God is still on the throne.
-Suffield
If you're in tune with heaven, you'll have a song in your heart