(44:16) A Song Before the Lord -This psalm may have been sung at an occasion such as the one described in 2 Chronicles 20:18-19, where the faithful Jehoshaphat was surrounded by enemies and the Levites sang to the Lord before the battle. 

(44:1-3) Past Victories - "Thou didst drive out the heathen" refers to the conquest of Canaan (the Promised Land) described in the book of Joshua. God gave the land to the people of Israel they were supposed to enter and drive out anyone who was wicked and opposed to God. Israel was told to settle in the land and be a witness to the world of God's power and love. Surrounded by enemies, the psalm writer remembered what God had done for his people and took heart. We can have this same confidence in God when we feel attacked 

(44:6-7) Bow and Sword - The bow and sword were weapons individuals relied upon for protection and defense. What do you rely on -career, education, portfolio, family? All these are useful, but none of them should be the foundation for our confidence. In whom or in what do you trust? Only God is trustworthy. He will never let you down. 

(44:9-22) Suffering for Christ - The people of Israel had been defeated despite their faith (44:17) and obedience (44:18) to God. The psalm writer could not understand why God had allowed this to happen, so he searched for an answer (44:17-22). He felt that his suffering was undeserved, and then he discovered that he was suffering because he was serving God. Paul quoted the psalm writer's complaint to show that we must always be ready to face death for the cause of Christ. Thus, our suffering may not be a punishment but a trial that proves and reveals our loyalty. 

(44:22-26) God's Love - The psalm writer cried out to God to redeem his people because of his mercies. Nothing can separate us from God's love, not even death (Romans 8:36-39). When you fear for your life, ask God for deliverance, and remember that even death cannot separate you from him. 

(44:23-25) God's Will - The psalm writer's words suggest that he did not believe God had left him. God was still in control, but he seemed to be asleep, and the writer wondered why. In the New Testament, the disciples wondered why Jesus was asleep when they needed his help during a storm (Mark 4:35-41). In both cases, of course, God was ready to help, but he wanted first to build faith in his followers.

Each day, we walk through the Bible chapter by chapter, making an application of our text to help us grow in the Lord. Many applications can be made from each day's text.  Today, we continue in the Book of Psalms with Chapter 44. In our text today, we see a theme of deliverance for those who are weary in the battle. We are reminded of how God has delivered us in the past as an encouragement to continue in the present. In making an application, we can know who God is. We have His Word, the Bible, to remind us of His Character and how God delivers His Children. We have our testimonies of deliverance so we can walk in His truth even when we are in the battle facing the enemy. How about you? Do you remember who God is when we face the enemy in the battle? Let us learn from our Psalm and text today to remember to have faith when we face the enemy because we know God will deliver us by His Word and our testimony.