So David had the presence of God. He had the protection of God. And he had the provision of God. Don't forget that we also have the presence, protection, and provision of God. When we remember this, we can encourage ourselves in the Lord our God.
Some people think it's just an economic power struggle in the world.
God made a covenant with Abraham that still exists today. The Mosiac covenant was fulfilled in Jesus the Messiah, and the Abrahamic covenant was fulfilled in Jesus but is still being fulfilled. Out of Abraham God would raise up a nation, Israel, and those countries that bless Israel would be blessed, and those who cursed Israel would be cursed. My friends, America has been a long time friend of Israel, and that is why we were attacked. These countries hate Israel, and they hate anyone who supports Israel.