How can believers today experience the assurance mentioned in Psalm 14:5? Understanding Psalm 14:5 “ ‘There they are, in great dread, for God is in the company of the righteous.’ ” (Psalm 14:5) • The wicked panic because they suddenly realize God stands with His people. • “In the company” speaks of continual, protective presence—an unbreakable fellowship. • Assurance, then, is rooted not in circumstances but in God’s nearness to the righteous. Why This Promise Still Stands • God’s character does not change (Malachi 3:6). • Christ secures righteousness for believers (2 Corinthians 5:21). • The Spirit now indwells every believer, fulfilling the “company” aspect of Psalm 14:5 (1 Corinthians 6:19). Steps to Experience This Assurance 1. Ground assurance in Christ’s finished work – “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:1) 2. Keep Scripture in active remembrance – Meditate on passages that highlight God’s presence (e.g., Hebrews 13:5; Isaiah 41:10). 3. Cultivate daily communion with God – Regular prayer and praise align the heart with the reality of His nearness (Psalm 16:8). 4. Walk in practical righteousness – Obedience does not earn standing but removes hindrances to enjoying it (1 John 3:24). 5. Draw strength from the gathered church – Fellowship reminds believers visibly that “God is in the company of the righteous” (Matthew 18:20). 6. Recall past deliverances – Personal testimony reinforces that the God who was present then is present now (Psalm 77:11-12). 7. Rest in the Spirit’s inner witness – “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” (Romans 8:16) Scripture to Hold Onto Daily • John 10:28-30 – No one can snatch believers from Christ’s hand. • Philippians 1:6 – He who began a good work will complete it. • 2 Timothy 1:12 – “I know whom I have believed.” • Psalm 23:4 – “You are with me.” • Romans 8:31-39 – Nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ. Closing Encouragement The dread that unsettles the ungodly underscores the calm that belongs to the righteous. Lean into the unchanging truth: God is, right now, “in the company of the righteous.” Live, pray, and serve from that safe, settled place. |
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