WordLive - Year OneSample

Prepare: As you come to meet with God today take a moment to note the main distracting thoughts buzzing round in your head. Decide now to put them on hold and focus on what God will say through his Word. Real danger In this psalm we find David expressing his fear, hurt and anger. Pursued by his own son David is speaking very literally about his fear of violence and his need for protection. Most of us live relatively safe lives, for which we should be grateful, but it does make psalms like this one difficult to connect with. Pointing to God However, David’s words ultimately point us to God and in David’s crisis we learn about the loving care of God. Even amid threat David describes a sense of peace and protection, a safe space in the eye of the storm. He is shielded (v 3), and receives glory, an assurance of God’s love for him. David finds rest and strength, acutely aware that every day is a gift as God sustains his life (v 5). Take comfort But David doesn’t just get comfy in his safe space and decide to wait out the crisis. He believes in God his deliverer (v 7). He still cries out to God to make things right. Whether you are in a time of peace or opposition, take comfort from God’s sustaining presence. Respond: Today look for an opportunity to act for deliverance in this world. You could give to an anti-poverty charity, pray for Christians being persecuted for their faith or offer friendship to an unpopular colleague at work. http://www.wordlive.org/Session/Classic/2012-01-15