GOD LOVES YOU IN TIMES OF DISTRESS

Psalm 59:16-17

But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble. Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.

It is the stuff of a first rate thriller motion picture. A delusional, paranoid king. A shadowy team of cold-blooded assassins. A young, innocent man running for his life.

Only it’s not a fictional story; it’s a slice of history from the life of David. He is “exhibit A” of the Biblical truth that godly people incur the wrath of the ungodly (see 2 Timothy 3:12).

In moments of great distress and crisis—and there are many recorded in the psalms—David demonstrates two refreshing qualities. First, he’s always honest. He doesn’t hide his feelings or mince words. He tells God all that is in his heart—good and bad. Second, he clings desperately to what he knows about the character of God.

Reread the passage above. What truths about God can help in your tough time? 

GOD’S PROMISE TO ME:

• I am powerful.

• My love for you never fails.

• I am your refuge, your place of safety in distress.

MY PRAYER TO GOD:

O God, you are powerful! Thank you for demonstrating your unfailing love to me day after day. When situations are bleak and hope seems gone, give me the faith to cling to you and look to you for salvation. Amen.