David was under duress. He asked
for mercy rather than the anger and the chastening of God (v.1,2). He was tired
and frustrated with the attacks of other against him. Notice how much anguish
he was in: “I am weary with my groaning; all night I make my bed swim; I drench
my couch with tears. My eye wastes away because of grief; It grows old because
of all my enemies” (v.6,7).
Have you ever had one of
those nights? You know the kind of night where you just can’t sleep and your
mind is racing. You struggle to keep your thoughts under control. Your eyes
constantly water as you toss and turn in deep thought. That was the kind of
tearful night facing David as he poured out his anguish to God (v.8-11).
Often we tell everyone else
but the One who can actually do something about it: God. God loves us and wants
to give us His mercy and kindness. God is love (1 John 4:7,8). His love made
possible salvation for those who believe (John 3:16). Like David, we are not
worthy of God’s gift because we have sinned (Romans 3:10,23). Yet, because of
God’s mercy and steadfast love, we have hope of salvation.
Have you considered the
steadfast love of God? He can be trusted! He will always be there for you. God
loves you and wants you to repent and to be saved (Acts 17:30; 1 Timothy 2:4).
Will you turn to God?
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