Psalm 18:30-31

This God—his way is perfect; the promise of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all who take refuge in him. For who is God except the Lord?

Sometimes the Psalms drive me crazy. These two verses seem so peaceful and wonderful. They boldly proclaim the promise of God and the greatness of God. But this psalm (and others like it) shifts drastically. He zippers back and forth with his tone like a squirrel crossing the road in traffic. He shifts from a peaceful proclamation of praise to one that…