Stand Strong Psalm 69 - Hurry Up! Psalm 70

 

Psalm 69 – Stand Strong

 

David poured out his heart to the Lord. Out of David’s suffering, God revealed His Son. (John15:25).

One purpose God has in allowing His people to suffer is that they might become more like Jesus Christ.

In attacking King David, the enemy were also rebelling against God and inviting their own judgment.

It is not easy to bear reproach because we want to be accepted and approved by others. But in the battle against sin, God’s soldiers are often falsely accused and lied about. When this happens to you, remember that is also happened to David and to Jesus. Meditate on Isa. 54:17

 

Psalm 70 – Hurry Up!

 

David was in a hurry when he wrote this Psalm, but God was not in a hurry!  Three times he cried, “make haste” and he ended with, “do not delay.” Like Peter sinking in the water, he did not have time for a long prayer. All he could cry was, “Lord save me!” Matt. 14:30.

Why does God delay answering our prayers? Surely He sees our desperate situation. He promises to give “grace to help in time of need” Heb. 4:16. Our Father’s timing is never wrong.

When God waits, He may have a better gift for you than what you are asking Him for. (Isa. 30:18). His delays are neither denials nor defeats, so put your times in His hands and wait on the Lord. Psalm 31:15.

 

Joseph waited on God to reconcile him to his brothers.

Israel waited to be delivered from Egypt.

Moses had to wait through ten plagues before Pharaoh let his people go.

Joshua and Caleb had to wait forty years to claim their inheritance.

David had to wait to receive his throne.

Mary and Martha had to wait for Jesus to come to Bethany, and their brother died. Jesus came and rose him from the dead.

God is not in a hurry even when we are, and His schedule is better than ours.

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.

Dr. David Jeremiah.