Even now he lifts up my head above my enemies round about me.
From Psalm 27, we have this interesting statement interspersed in a bunch of declarations about how God is watching over us.
We all know that God certainly does not protect us from all temporal harm. Martyrs are made into saints! We should want misfortune to befall us!
Consider a scenario where you are surrounded by your enemies. If you're bring really honest and open, you might even admit that you are, indeed, always, surrounded by your enemies.
The Psalmist says that when we are in the midst of certain danger: at the gallows, the electric chair, at the edge of a cliff, in a burning building, being taunted on the job, publicly, or on the Web, or in whatever circumstance we may find ourselves, subject to the whims of someone with greater numbers, or more power, than us, that God God lifts our head up.
He keeps us strong. If we are martyred for the faith, our head, or spirit, is lifted up, and God's kingdom grows.
It's not about temporal safety, which doesn't matter in the long run. God really does protect is. Just wait.
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