The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, and majestic in his radiant splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in Psalm 86:1-4,
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"Hear me, Lord, and answer me,
for I am poor and needy.
Guard my life, for I am faithful to you;
save your servant who trusts in you.
You are my God; have mercy on me,
Lord, for I call to you all day long.
Bring joy to your servant, Lord,
for I put my trust in you."
David cries out to the Lord to save him. In verse 14 we read, "Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God; ruthless people are trying to kill me— they have no regard for you."
This is certainly one of the featured themes of the book of Psalms. The one who is in trouble (in this case, David) cries out to the Lord for help and finds his relief in God. In addition to relief from his troubles, David also asks God to bring him joy, verse 4. He also acknowledges the help and comfort the Lord gives, verse 17.
David observes important things about the Lord in this psalm:
The Lord is forgiving and good, verse 5.
He abounds in love, also verse 5. And, his love is great, verse 13.
God answers, he responds, verse 7.
God's deeds are incomparable, verse 8, they are marvelous, verse 10.
God stands alone as the only God, verse 10.
God is faithful, verse 11.
God delivers from death, verse 13 and he saves ("you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me"), verse 17.
God is compassionate and gracious, verse 15.
God is slow to anger and abounding in love and faithfulness, also verse 15.
God is strong, verse 16.
God is a storehouse of goodness, verse 17.
Here is a psalm that is rich in theology. It tells us so much we need to know about the Lord. It appears to me that one of the many purposes and contributions of the book of Psalms is the presentation of the Lord as the One we need to flee to in time of need.
And… we all have a great need as we recognize the looming judgement of God for our sins. How thankful I am for this God described for us in Psalm 86 who has provided redemption for my sins, has forgiven me, and has made a place for me at his table in the next age!
for I am poor and needy.
Guard my life, for I am faithful to you;
save your servant who trusts in you.
You are my God; have mercy on me,
Lord, for I call to you all day long.
Bring joy to your servant, Lord,
for I put my trust in you."
David cries out to the Lord to save him. In verse 14 we read, "Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God; ruthless people are trying to kill me— they have no regard for you."
This is certainly one of the featured themes of the book of Psalms. The one who is in trouble (in this case, David) cries out to the Lord for help and finds his relief in God. In addition to relief from his troubles, David also asks God to bring him joy, verse 4. He also acknowledges the help and comfort the Lord gives, verse 17.
David observes important things about the Lord in this psalm:
The Lord is forgiving and good, verse 5.
He abounds in love, also verse 5. And, his love is great, verse 13.
God answers, he responds, verse 7.
God's deeds are incomparable, verse 8, they are marvelous, verse 10.
God stands alone as the only God, verse 10.
God is faithful, verse 11.
God delivers from death, verse 13 and he saves ("you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me"), verse 17.
God is compassionate and gracious, verse 15.
God is slow to anger and abounding in love and faithfulness, also verse 15.
God is strong, verse 16.
God is a storehouse of goodness, verse 17.
Here is a psalm that is rich in theology. It tells us so much we need to know about the Lord. It appears to me that one of the many purposes and contributions of the book of Psalms is the presentation of the Lord as the One we need to flee to in time of need.
And… we all have a great need as we recognize the looming judgement of God for our sins. How thankful I am for this God described for us in Psalm 86 who has provided redemption for my sins, has forgiven me, and has made a place for me at his table in the next age!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
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