Did you feel like you were on a bit of an obstacle course with this psalm? For a very short psalm, it sure takes some unexpected turns. We start with an urgent plea for rescue and a sense of fear of doom. We then shift to an acknowledgement that all who seek will be filled with gladness where focus shifts, presumably to others. Just as quickly the focus returns on the psalmist alone as he returns to his own plea and adds now that he is poor. I suppose this is really a common psalm pattern. I think we can all find ourselves in one of these examples. The common denominator here is God. He is in the mix and in the lives of his people.
How are you getting along? Do you feel fear? Are you alone needing rescue? Are you seeking God? Are you being used by God in his rescue of someone dear?
Take a moment now to assess what obstacles might be in your life that will keep you from drawing closer to our Lord and Savior. What do you need to do to remove them?
Let’s pray. Lord, thank you for the direction this devotion took in my heart today. I think you for the many blessings in my life. Work in me to be a better witness to your love and promise of salvation. Use me to comfort those who may be struggling and give me wisdom how to help. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
