Personal Lament
Read: Psalm 59
The
title of this Psalm tells us that it was written by David when Saul sent men to
David’s house to kill him and David escaped through the window (1 Sam. 19:11-12). David’s life was being threatened and he was
desperate for God’s protection. David’s
relief from the dangers around him was praising the Lord (vs. 16-17). Instead of grumbling, complaining and
feeling sorry for himself, David instead chose to remind himself of the
strength, love and mercy of the Lord.
David knew that his security was not in his own strength but in the
hands of God. The book of Psalms
contains more than 40 references to taking refuge in the Lord. Each time David was confronted with
life-threatening trouble, he centred his hope on the Lord. God does not guarantee that trouble won’t
come our way and He doesn’t guarantee that we won’t experience difficulty or
physical harm but He does promise to be our refuge in every circumstance.
Overview:
Verses 1-10: A cry for deliverance
Verses 11-15: Prayer for judgment
so all may know who God is
Verses 16-17: Praise to the Lord
PRAYER AND MEDITATION
1.
When
you face trouble and trials, what are some of the ways you handle them?
2.
Do
you ever find yourself struggling with grumbling and complaining?
3.
Take
your complaints to the Lord, tell Him what is on your heart, He wants to be
your refuge, the place where you go to get things off your chest.
4.
Ask
the Lord to grow you on relying on Him in times of difficulty.
