Today’s Encouragement is, “But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness.” Psalm 69:13 ESV
At an acceptable time –
David was in great distress (v17), despair (v20), and he was weary (v3) from crying out to God! He acknowledged his own sin (v5) and responsibility for being in this terrible situation. His enemies were powerful, a vast number, and they hated him (v4)! And yet – his Faith is so loudly proclaimed in this song… Trusting in, Waiting on, and Asking God to deliver him from this painful trial.
And during this waiting time? “I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving” (v30). He sang! He praised God before his prayer was answered while still waiting for God to act! David praised God in his despair as he was worn out from asking God to rescue him. And why does he trust God to rescue him? Because of the abundance of God’s steadfast love. He knew he didn’t deserve rescue, but he knew of the abundance of God’s Love. So he praised Him!
Father, grant us this depth of faith, this same measure of confident Hope in You, Your Love, and Your deliverance… at the time acceptable to You, Your time and Your way… We trust in You for our help! Your way is always best!
Even When It Hurts
Hillsong