In Genesis 26, Isaac is reminded 3 times that God is with him. Even after repeating his father’s mistake of describing his wife as his sister for fear of death, God appears to Isaac and reminds him that the blessings of Abraham also applied to Isaac.
David in Psalm 31 describes the comfort and refuge he feels as a result of God being with him. In contrast to Isaac ‘s lie about his wife, David puts his trust in God. “In you, O Lord, do I take refuge… incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily… into your hand I commit my spirit“. During his time of distress, David recognises God would care for him, even when everyone else has forsaken him. “He has wondrously shown his steadfast love to me when I was in a besieged city… you heard the voice of my pleas for mercy when I cried to you for help.”
We are encouraged to follow David’s example. “Love the Lord, all you his saints! The Lord preserves the faithful…be strong, and let your heart take courage.“