Read Psalm 57.
David found a remote cave where he would be safe from the
pursuit of King Saul and his army. But
this hiding place could not provide the inner peace and security he truly
needed. For that he turned to God.
1. He prayed for mercy. (v.1)
Mercy is not receiving what we deserve. God is a God of mercy. In His loving-kindness to us He forgives us
and protects us. Not because we deserve
it but because that is who He is.
2. He prayed for God to fulfill His purpose. (vv.2-4)
This situation did not catch God by surprise. He is able to use the evil deeds of others to
complete His purpose and plan for our lives.
3. He prayed for God to be exalted. (v.5, 11)
The ultimate purpose of life and every circumstance is to bring
glory to the LORD. We do not always know
how that will happen or when. The quest
for the believer is do nothing that would distract from God receiving His rightful
glory and full credit for the outcome.
In the meantime, David reaffirmed his personal commitment to
the LORD. While outside there was the
threat of death, inside his faith was stable.
He began to sing praises to God. In
addition, he wanted everyone around him to hear what God had done for him.
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