David experienced fear to the core of his soul. Fear was born when King Saul threw a spear at him. Fear grew into adolescence when he had nowhere to lay his head and nothing to eat. Fear reached adulthood when he was recognized as an enemy at the gate of Gath. Though fear threatened to force him into submission it did not live eternally.
David sought the LORD and he answered him. Fear ceased to exist. The LORD delivered him from all his fears. When fear grew in his heart a shadow on his face appeared. When the Lord’s presence entered his soul, radiance replaced the shadow on his countenance. Those who look to the Lord are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. The Lord Jesus answered the prayers of the distressed.
Saul’s pursuit did not cease. However, Saul could not find nor harm David for the angel of the LORD encamped around David who feared the Lord Jesus. David was delivered. Those who trust and fear the Lord more than the things of this world experience the loving deliverance of the Lord.
