Reading
SAA Notes
What do you see of faith in this psalm by David at the end of his life? Is there some further knowledge of God or something that stands out to you about Him? Think about the words in verse 51: He shows unfailing kindness to His Christ!
SJA Notes
* Blessed Lord of Hosts, please teach us to number our days, that we may get a heart of wisdom.
“The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,”
Here is David shining as he brings glory to God, bringing praise to the Lord, showing a depth of faith and understanding that is a blessing for all who read these words, time after time, over and over.
This is a psalm of the Lord’s Christ, a Messiah song.
This is written by a king that the Lord did bless greatly, a king who conquered the enemies of God’s people.
This song points us to Jesus. We see the truths found throughout His word, that the cords of Sheol entangled Him, the snares of death confronted Him.
In Jesus, in the work of God at the cross and in the tomb, we see the LORD bowed the heavens and came down!
And we see that this is a song for the disciple of Jesus.
“He rescued me, because he delighted in me.”
“He is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.”
“The LORD lives, and blessed be my rock, and exalted be my God, the rock of my salvation,”
This is a most wonderful reading, a song that we can sing with open hearts, and words that we must wrestle with – Onwards, often and always. There is much depth here, hope and love and wisdom.
Hallelujah!
* God Above,
You are the God who lives, is alive, the only true and real God.
You are the rock of our salvation – You and You alone.
You are the only one worthy and deserving of worship.
Please forgive us our sin Lord God. Please aright our hearts today.
Amen.