The Table of Courage

✨ 2025 Sunday Theme: Trust

📖 Scripture

Psalm 56:4 (NIV)
“In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

📚 Background

Psalm 56 was written by David during a time of intense fear and danger. Captured by the Philistines in Gath, he faced threats to his life and future. Yet in the midst of this turmoil, David anchors himself in trust. He praises God’s word and declares that human threats cannot shake his confidence in the Lord. This verse is a bold proclamation of faith over fear.

💬 Devotional

I remember a season when fear seemed louder than faith. I was stepping into a new calling—exciting, yes, but also terrifying. I felt exposed, unsure, and vulnerable. One morning, I read Psalm 56:4 and it felt like a lifeline: “In God I trust and am not afraid.” It didn’t erase the fear, but it gave me a place to put it.

David’s words remind us that trust isn’t the absence of fear—it’s the decision to praise God in the middle of it. At the Table of Courage, we don’t pretend we’re fearless. We bring our trembling hearts and choose to trust anyway. We feast on His promises, not our insecurities.

This year, as we lean into the theme of Trust, let Psalm 56:4 be your anthem. When fear knocks, answer with faith. When doubt whispers, respond with praise. God’s word is your shield, and His presence is your peace.

🪞 Reflection Questions

What fear are you currently facing that needs to be surrendered to God?
How does trusting in God’s word help you respond differently to fear?
What does courage look like in your life right now?

🛠️ Application: Living It Out

Memorize the verse. Write Psalm 56:4 on a card and place it where you’ll see it daily.
Praise through fear. When anxiety rises, pause and speak praise aloud—declare who God is over what you feel.
Encourage someone. Share this verse with a friend who’s facing fear. Be a voice of trust in their life.

📌 Key Takeaways