The answer is found in his word. God told the priests to bless his people with these words: “May the Lord bless you and protect you;may the Lord make his face shine on youand be gracious to you ...

Most of them have to do with protection from “my enemies.” For example, Psalm 59:9-10 reads, “You are my strength; I wait for you to rescue me, for you, O God, are my place of safety.

When are you likely to forget that God protects and cares for you? How could 2 Samuel 9:6–13 encourage you during such times?