Watch preschoolers playing in the park. You’ll see a mom or dad nearby ready to rise up against anything that will hurt their children. They are free to play, laugh, and enjoy a sunny day without fear. Parents fiercely love and watch over their children. Likewise, God rises up in protective jealousy for His people (Exodus 34:14).

He rescued me, because he delighted in me.

Psalm 18:19

In today’s verse, David exulted about the Lord delighting in him. God even sings over His people with joy (Zephaniah 3:17). He loved people so much that He sent His only Son to die for them (John 3:16). “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.” (I John 3:1)

Bring your heavenly Father all your cares, knowing He cares for you (I Peter 5:7) and listens attentively when you pray (I Peter 3:12). Then, on this Independence Day, intercede for the leaders of this nation that there will be peace within America’s borders, and that all evil intentions against the United States will be brought to nothing.

Recommended Reading: Matthew 10:26-33