Worship: A Study in PsalmsSample

What does it say?

David cried out to God to vindicate and protect him in his old age.

What does it mean?

Throughout David’s prayer in this passage is the underlying expectation that God would answer and deliver him from his troubles. David’s confidence that God would act justly to protect and rescue him came from a lifetime of walking with God. He learned to trust the Lord in his youth, experienced God’s faithfulness through the years, and proclaimed God his defender in old age. God’s character had proven trustworthy time and time again. David relied on God for deliverance, certain that He would not fail.

How should I respond?

You’ve probably lived long enough to know that life consists of triumphs and troubles. If you’ve followed Jesus from a young age, think of times when He’s come to your aid. If you’ve come to Him later in life, you may just now be learning that God is dependable in any and all circumstances. No matter what stage of life you’re currently in, developing a pattern of dependence on God will give you confidence in His character when things don’t go as planned. What are you facing today – trouble or triumph? God is faithful, and you can depend on Him. Will you trust your faithful heavenly Father with today’s trouble?