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 God’s sovereign grace invites us to step outside of our story to see our life from Jesus’ perspective. The gospel of Jesus invites believers to “Rejoice in the Lord always!” (Philippians 4:4), transforming troubles into treasure and problems into praise. When David was on the run from King Saul he 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 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’s strength to endure comes from God’s proven protection, proclaiming- “You have done it!” David’s patient faith, waiting for the fullness of God’s presence and promise, fuels praise. Eyes of faith see God’s faithfulness as a completed action, as if He has already provided, rescued, delivered, healed, heard, protected… The finished work of David’s greater Son fuels faith to pray, He “has done it!” even before we can see it. Radical trust in God and His promises helps us step out of our story to see how Jesus is working all things for His glory. Richly Dwelling -What stands out to you from today’s reading, especially in the transition from 1-5 to the praise of 6-9? -How does total trust in God’s faithfulness offer you a new perspective, seeing how God has been faithful in the past and knowing He will be faithful in the future? -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… with specificity. 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.
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