March 17, 2015 – Tuesday

Start Time: 5:57 AM

End Time:   6:18 AM

Title: For the Director of Music. To the Tune of “A Dove on Distant Oak.” Of David.  A miktam.  When the Philistines had seized him in Gath.    

Scripture: Psalm 56:1 – 13

God’s Message / God’s Promise / God’s Commands:

→ When David wrote psalm 56, he was in a terrible situation.  He was running away from Saul, his own king, and was caught by King Achish, the King of Gath - Gath was part of the Philistines.  So David was running away from Saul (his own family) and ran into the hands of Achish (his enemy).  Looks like, he had no other way to go to.  He can't go back to his home for he was a fugitive and so he ran away but then fell into the hands of his mortal enemy, the Philistines, whom he had slain thousands of.  Maybe at times, we feel like we are in the same situation.  We are running away from a problem only to get into a much bigger problem - does it sound familiar?  Well, David experienced the same and today, we are going to learn from David how he dealt with his situation.

David always called upon God whenever he in a situation like this.  No matter what it is, his first act is to call to God!  May we mimic the same action that the first thing in mind when we are in trouble is to call upon the Lord.  So in verse 1, David called upon God and asked for mercy because his enemies are in hot pursuit of him.  And take a look at verse 3, David said, when I am afraid, I put my trust in You!  Now, take note of this because it is not only when David is surrounded by his enemies but every time he is afraid.  Are you afraid today?  Are you in fear or worrying?  Then follow David's lead and put your trust in God so you will fear no more! 

David spoke in confidence of God's power and glory and might - no question at all.  Verse 5-7, David highlighted that no matter what his enemies plans are, God can bring them down!  David spoke of these in certainty that in verse 8, he said to God to record his misery, to list his tears on a scroll and he was sure that his enemy will turn back when he calls upon God for help!  Do we stand on the same truth in our lives?  Can we truly say that we have the full confidence in God to take care of everything for us?  Note also that God keeps a record of our misery and all our tears for He did say in His word that Vengeance is His and HE is a just God.  He will make fair judgment to all!

So like David, be comforted in the knowledge that your trust is in God whom no man can go against.  And our promise to Him is the offering of our Praise and Thanksgiving!  This clearly shows David's faith because even before God delivered him, he already uttered praise and thanksgiving for God's deliverance for him.  Now that's faith!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for a wonderful time and lesson today.  Help me to practice and exercise my faith daily.  Thank You for giving me an understanding that I must see it in my mind before it will manifest before me.  Help me Lord to see in my spirit and hold on steadfastly to Your Word and promises.  Give me wisdom so I know how to handle difficult situations like David was in.  Help me to remember You in these times.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!