This morning I’m once again thinking about Psalm 31. To me, what it makes me think about, is that through our suffering or circumstances we need to not feel alone and without rescue, instead we should choose to rest on God’s promises and character, and trust that things will end up in a way that is just and good. In a different Psalm (Psalm 71), the writer is in serious danger and while he is terrified that his enemies are plotting to kill him, he praises God. “But I will keep on hoping for you to help me; I will praise you more and more. I will tell everyone about your righteousness. All day long I will proclaim your saving power, for I am overwhelmed by how much you have done for me. I will praise your mighty deeds, O Sovereign LORD. I will tell everyone that you alone are just and good.”
That is faith. Do we trust him and even praise him in all times? Back to Psalm 31.
1 O Lord, I have come to you for protection;
don’t let me be disgraced.
Save me, for you do what is right.
We need to make sure our intentions are always to look to him for answers…….
2 Turn your ear to listen to me;
rescue me quickly.
Be my rock of protection,
a fortress where I will be safe.
3 You are my rock and my fortress. For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger.
God can protect us from anything- so when we do get harmed or endangered, we must trust that his rescue is coming in a different way or form.
4 Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me,
for I find protection in you alone.
5 I entrust my spirit into your hand.
Rescue me, Lord, for you are a faithful God.
It’s a long Psalm, so I won’t continue, haha. But verses 15 and 24 says something so important that I think everyone can use reminders of:
15 My future is in Your hands.
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24 So be strong and courageous,
all you who put your hope in the Lord!
My friend once pointed out that harder challenges are a sign of the strength you have as a person. He also pointed out that it's important to remember that this promise is NOT a promise to our safety or really anything on this Earth. We just have to remember that when thinking about our sufferings or circumstances, we will not be given one we can't overcome.
Happy Monday.
"I called out to the Lord, out of my distress, and He answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and You heard my voice."
ReplyDeleteHis ways are not my ways. I always have to remind myself that. I am in His hands despite how bleak things may look. Thanks for the reminder. Lovely post :)