It’s time to delve back into the Psalms and reflect on the messages found there. I’ll take another diversion at some point. Leave a comment if you have a particular book of the Bible you’re interested in investigating.
What a roller coaster of emotion! Underlying it all – TRUST! The psalmist is all in for his God, knowing that no matter what befalls him, he can rely on God to be with him. So many of the psalms are a similar cry out to God for rescue, protection and saving of some kind. The psalmist is in such a dire condition, it is almost too hard to fathom the depths of despair and fear.
Many times I try to place myself in the time and place each psalm or Bible passage is written, and I find that difficult. Have you ever done that? I don’t believe that as we focus on the psalms this is the proper way to appreciate them. Stylistically, they fall in the “poetry” section, so I should be reading them in that context. Yet, trying to put myself there to a degree helps the beauty of the psalm to shine through — the heart of the psalm is revealed.
So, in today’s psalm, to feel David’s pain, emotion or fear helps us to graps what it means to trust – the step beyond faith and belief – the action of what we do with that faith. God heard his call and answered. There is the key. God hears and answers. We can have no fear.
As I read this psalm, I pictured President Trump, and thought to myself this would be the perfect psalm for him to pray everyday, to call on the Lord for guidance and protection. We all know the opposition he is facing. Or maybe we should pray for him?
Think about the fears in your own life. Have you cried out to God to help you with these concerns? Are you TRUSTING God to work it all out?
Let’s pray. Father we ask for guidance and rescue for our leaders and for us. Thank you for the many blessings you give, help me to relish in those provisions and trust you completely. May all I do and say today be to your honor. May I be that spark that ignites others to follow you. Use me and empower me with the words to say. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
