How Do I Overcome Fear by Trusting God? (Psalm 56) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study

Fear is something we all face from time to time, but God offers us an answer to it. Today we look at Psalm 56 and how to approach fear from a place of trust so that we can walk in victory. "When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You." (Psalm 56:3) Questions this episode answers What does Psalm 56:3 mean? 'When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You' admits that fear is real. David does not pretend he is never afraid. He makes a choice about what to do with his fear by turning it into trust in God. What is the background of Psalm 56? The heading says David wrote it when the Philistines seized him in Gath. He was in enemy territory and in real danger. That makes his words about trusting God even stronger. How can I trust God when I'm anxious? Psalm 56:4 says, 'In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me?' Remembering God's Word and how He has been faithful before helps us trust Him now. Fear may still knock, but it does not have to lead. Links Trading fear for trust takes quiet time with God, and that is exactly what our contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui makes room for. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices