“For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me; you take me out of the net they have hidden for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O LORD, faithful God” (Psalm 31:3-5, ESV).
In this psalm, David moves between pleas for God’s deliverance and recognition of God’s protecting power. He begins with the petition that God would save him, making particular use of the image of a fortress or place of defense (vv.1-2). The following verses carry a tone of confidence, recognizing that God is indeed his place of safety, his protector—and so he entrusts himself to the Lord’s care.
Entrust yourself to God. He cares for His children; for them, He is a stronghold of safety, a trustworthy guide, a mighty deliverer. Against the dangers and uncertainties of the world, God is the faithful defender of His own. Let us rest ourselves in Him, and embrace the peace that comes from praying to God, “Into your hand I commit my spirit”.