Who fights your battles when you feel outnumbered?

In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we explore Psalm 68, a triumphant hymn attributed to David that celebrates the majesty, power, and compassion of God. The psalm opens with a bold declaration: “Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered” (Psalm 68:1, KJV). It is a song of divine victory, recalling God’s historical interventions and mighty acts on behalf of His people.

But Psalm 68 is more than a war anthem. It reveals the character of the One who reigns.

In the middle of its triumphant imagery, we encounter a deeply personal description of God: “A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation” (Psalm 68:5, KJV). The sovereign King of heaven is also the defender of the vulnerable. His power is  ...