Read Psalm 68.
God helps those who cannot help themselves. It is sinful pride that causes us to think we
can live without dependence on the LORD.
David wrote this song so that the nation would be reminded
of God's power. His enemies are
powerless against Him. They will be
scattered, driven away, melted and will perish.
Notice the specific groups of people in verses 9-10 who gain
the LORD's special attention for defense and assistance.
1. Fatherless. Those
who have lost their parents or who have been abandoned by them can discover
that God is available to meet their needs as a faithful heavenly Father; something
many of them never had.
2. Widows. In several
places, Scripture provides specifics regarding the care of these women. It is stated here that God is their
protector. Those who would mistreat or
seek to take advantage of widows will in fact find themselves experiencing
reprisals from the LORD Himself.
3. Solitary. There
are so many who live alone; single adults and the elderly. They may and will experience times of
loneliness, but no one is truly ever alone.
The LORD is omnipresent and is always available to those who seek
Him. His steadfast friendship supersedes
what any other companion could supply.
4. Prisoners. As they
pay for their crimes, they not only lose their freedom but their
livelihoods. Time is lost to produce any
income for their future. But when an
incarcerated person who has paid their judicial debt is released they need
help. God can open doors of opportunity
for them and restore those lost years.
"In your goodness, O God, you provided for the
needy." (v.10a)
And, then to all of us we have these words of confidence for
everyday:
"Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our
salvation."
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