“We’re surrounded!”

This was the cry often heard in old war movies. Soldiers found themselves surrounded by the enemy on all sides.

David often faced such danger. In the Psalm of today’s Bible verse, Saul’s men were trying to kill David, who cried aloud like any one of us might in a similar situation. But he never lost sight of his center of refuge: the mighty high tower of God.

We may find ourselves surrounded by enemies, those who oppose our desire to live a holy life, who beckon us to surrender to the ways of the world, or the enemies of our faith — enticements to doubt or fall into despair.

In the center of our trial lies an invisible fortress, a high tower which, if we chose to see and enter, could save us from our distress. But we don’t see it because our focus stays on the enemy and not on the God who saves.

Open your eyes.

In the center of all your trouble, you can find your strength. Through praise, devotion, and prayer, you’ll step into God’s high tower. Then the darkness that surrounds you will turn away and flee. Turn to God; He stands ready to help you in your distress.