0347. THE INFALLIBLE SAFEGUARD.

THE INFALLIBLE SAFEGUARD.

"Abide thou with me, fear not; for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life, but with me thou shalt be in safeguard" (1Sa_22:23).

Observe that-

1. David is a type of Christ. Chosen of God and anointed for his work, but just now rejected and despised as a king.

2. With him implies suffering. "He that seeketh my life seeketh thy life." Identifying ourselves with the rejected Christ means suffering with Him; we have the same enemies to oppose. If any man live godly he must suffer.

3. With him implies safety. "With me thou shalt be in safeguard." I flee to Thee to hide me. God in Christ is our refuge. With Him we are in safeguard from the-

1. Wrath to come (1Ti_1:10). He is the shadow of a great rock. He bore our sins.

2. Curse of the law. "He was made a curse for us." Now no condemnation.

3. Power of sin. With Him, abiding in Him, sin shall not have dominion over you; by His indwelling Spirit He breaks the power of it.

4. Fear of man. With Him, in His love, all fear is cast out. If God be for us, who can be against us?

5. Worries of life. Abiding with Him, His peace will rule (garrison) the heart. "My God shall supply all your need." "Take no thought for your life," "with Me thou shalt be in safeguard."

6. Dread of death. With Him we can shout "O death, where is thy sting? Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me." Are you with Him? He invites you, "Come unto Me, and I will give you rest" (Mat_11:28).

Autor: James Smith