Psalm 140: The LORD is the Strength of My Salvation

David cries out to the LORD for deliverance from violent men. Their violence comes primarily through their wicked words toward David and toward the LORD’s Word. Although they have laid their poisonous trap, David’s confidence remains in the LORD as his God. The LORD is the one who shields David’s head, even as the LORD also brings His fire down upon the head of the wicked. The LORD maintains justice and righteousness for His afflicted people. Even if His people suffer and die in this life, the LORD will bring them to the resurrection on the Last Day.  Rev. Mark Squire, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Psalm 140.  To learn more about Immanuel Lutheran, visit immanuelsta.org. Join Sharper Iron this spring to study selected Psalms. In the Psalter, God speaks His Word to us and teaches us how to speak back to Him in prayer. Even in the great variety of the Psalms, each one points us to our Savior, Jesus Christ.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]