Sunday, July 12, 2009

Ps. 143: Prayer for Mercy

Psalm 143:10 "Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground."

As usual, the 143rd Psalm describes David in a tight spot. But he doesn't lose hope in God, his only hope. He remembers the great things the LORD has done for him and for his nation. When David spreads his hands out to God, I wonder what that gesture symbolizes. "I am ready to receive what you have for me?" That is my guess. All God is is all David has. This doesn't take away the fear necessarily. It's a time of stress, for sure. If we didn't or couldn't fear anything, what good would trusting God be?

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