Reading
SAA Notes
Injustice, malice, venom – these form a constant refrain in David’s psalms. He has some strong metaphors – snarling dogs, snakes. But David also says of God: You are my refuge in times of trouble!
SJA Notes
* God Above, You are Lord of the Sabbath – Thank You for the hope we have in the eternal sabbath that is to come.
“O my Strength, I will sing praises to you, for you, O God, are my fortress, the God who shows me steadfast love.”
David has some hard words for us to read in these psalms. There are tensions visible in his words that can be difficult for us to work through.
David’s foundation and strength is always the Lord God. He is in a constant reminder state,
“For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress.”
God’s people can endure great hardship, God’s word tells us we will be persecute because the world hates our King Jesus, and so it hates us.
But we have a God who is our fortress and shield!
* God Almighty,
Thank You that You are our shield and our defender!
Thank You that You are a fortress for us, a refuge for us in our distress!
Amen.