Psalm 54

The Apostle Paul describes King David as “a man about whom God said, ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart” (Acts 13:22, 1 Samuel 13:14). I believe that description is a reference to David’s personal relationship with God. From his youth, in the solitude of a shepherd, David lived with the belief God was greater than any crisis he faced. David’s faith led him to live with an expectation that in the midst of the crisis God would act, that he would experience the presence of God. This faith guided David in the shepherd’s fields and the time he faced Goliath, as well as when he was being pursued by King Saul.

Psalm 54 models how, when faced with a crisis, David responded by calling out to God for help. His prayer included an affirmation of his faith and a commitment of faithfulness to, and worship of his God. Whatever crisis you may be facing, you are not alone. God wants you to expect Him to come to your assistance. God wants you to experience His presence, even in the valley of the shadow of death.  You can respond to your crisis with a prayer of faith and with a commitment to worship. Then rest in the assurance of God’s love for you and sing with the psalmist,

I will praise your name, O Lord,

for it is good.

For you have rescued me from my troubles

and helped me to triumph over my enemies.

Sē’lah

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Reading for June 25, 2012         Psalm 55