Have you ever sung a song to a different tune?
Perceive: In this psalm, David combined the first five verses from 57:7–11 and the last eight from 60:5–12 and made a new psalm. It helps us realize that God’s truth is adaptable to new situations and old songs can be sung in new ways when facing new challenges. There are three distinct sections in this psalm. In the first section, he describes the call to praise the Lord openly (1–5). In the second section, he reminds them of His promises to conquer Israel’s enemies and give them the land (6–9). In the third section, he closes with a prayer for God’s help and an expression of confidence in the power of the Lord (10–13). It is a nice pattern of praise, prayer, and promises.
Practice: David is a classic biblical example of a man whose walk with God advanced through his experiences of pain and pleasure. Through his trials and troubles, David grew deeper in his love and knowledge of God. David learned to trust in Yahweh during the depths of his deepest depression and his most fearful threat of danger. Something life-changing emerged from David’s trials and tribulations. They were a crucible to condition his life to the mind and will of God. If we press into our issues and seek to trust God, we will experience life-changing moments.
Pray: O Lord my God, when people come alongside my life today, what will they see, what will they hear? Words of self-pity, or a tune of trust? Will they hear a sigh of sorrow or a psalm of praise?
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: David is a classic biblical example of a man whose walk with God advanced through his experiences of pain and pleasure. Through his trials and troubles, David grew deeper in his love and knowledge of God. David learned to trust in Yahweh during the depths of his deepest depression and his most fearful threat of danger. Something life-changing emerged from David’s trials and tribulations. They were a crucible to condition his life to the mind and will of God. If we press into our issues and seek to trust God, we will experience life-changing moments.
Pray: O Lord my God, when people come alongside my life today, what will they see, what will they hear? Words of self-pity, or a tune of trust? Will they hear a sigh of sorrow or a psalm of praise?
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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