 Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The steadfast love of God endures all the day. 2 Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, you worker of deceit. 3 You love evil more than good, and lying more than speaking what is right. Selah
4 You love all words that devour, O deceitful tongue. 5 But God will break you down forever; he will snatch and tear you from your tent; he will uproot you from the land of the living. Selah 6 The righteous shall see and fear, and shall laugh at him, saying, 7 “See the man who would not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his riches and sought refuge in his own destruction!” 8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever. 9 I will thank you forever, because you have done it. I will wait for your name, for it is good, in the presence of the godly. Meditation Difficult situations can delude our perspective on our present circumstances and our hope for the future. God’s grace welcomes us to trust God’s faithfulness so intensely that we speak of His rescue in past tense, as if God’s faithfulness has already resolved the present difficulty! David was on the run from King Saul and had sought refuge from Ahimelech (1 Samuel 21). Doeg, a vigilante loyal to Saul, spotted David and posed a threat. Doeg would eventually kill the priest and all who were present- A tragic slaughter. David’s Psalm laments the work of evil Doeg, contrasting his dark scheme of death with the steadfast love and the sovereignty of God. Doeg trusted in Saul. Those who trust in the Lord will be secure in the love of God forever and ever (8). David writes this song of worship while on the run for his life, in a wilderness, after being anointed king. David is grateful for God’s faithfulness, trusting God completely. Though still in difficult circumstances David speaks of God’s protection as past tense- “You have done it!” David finds strength in waiting for the full presence and promsies of the Lord. Grace invites us to find strength through totally trusting God in every circumstance. Eyes of faith see God’s faithfulness as a completed action, as if He has already provided, rescued, delivered, healed, heard, protected… As if whatever you are praying for He “has done it.” This level of radical trust gives strength for today and hope for tomorrow. Richly Dwelling -What are difficult circumstances in your life that may be drowning out a proper perspective for a believer? -How does total trust in God’s faithfulness offer you a new perspective, seeing God’s action as already complete? -Thanksgiving will arise from a heart of one who walks with eyes of faith. Look at your difficulty and start thanking God for His deliverance, provision, healing, rescue… He is faithful and He has done it! Key Verse 9 I will thank you forever, because you have done it. I will wait for your name, for it is good, in the presence of the godly. Comments are closed.
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