Scripture: Psalm 64:1-3, 7-10
“Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint;
protect my life from the threat of the enemy. Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from the plots of evildoers.
They sharpen their tongues like swords
and aim cruel words like deadly arrows.
But God will shoot them with his arrows;
they will suddenly be struck down.
He will turn their own tongues against them
and bring them to ruin; all who see them will shake their heads in scorn.
All people will fear;
they will proclaim the works of God
and ponder what he has done.
The righteous will rejoice in the Lord
and take refuge in him;
all the upright in heart will glory in him!”
Observation:
David asks God to hear his complaint. The New King James version says “meditation.” Both words indicate David had a close relationship with God in which he shared his feelings openly, He had an enemy that had caused him to fear and he asks God to protect him. He says his enemy’s words are like arrows and their tongue like a sword. He then says, “But God shall shoot them with an arrow.” They will stumble over their own tongue. This will cause “all men” to fear God, declare His work as they contemplate all He has done. This will also result in the righteous giving God glory and to have trust knowing he will protect them.
Application:
I can bring my cares and concerns to God. He will protect me and threat the plans of the enemy. I don’t have to fight for myself and my honor if I am being spoken badly about, He will.
I can trust Him and know as I stand firm, taking refuge in Him, people will see all He can do and think about his works. There are many reasons for glorifying God. His working on our behalf is one of them.
Prayer:
Lord,
You are my protector. I can take refuge in you. Help me remember to come to you first and not try to fight for myself. As David declared, you can cause those who speak maliciously to trip over their own words. Please protect me and make things right when needed. Thank you that I can bring my thoughts, even my complaints to you. Amen
- Cindy Howard
