The Story - Chapter 11 – Psalm 59

Psalm 59 reflects David’s plea and perhaps the heart of each of us as we attempt to walk a Christian life amidst the disappointing state of our world. “Deliver me from my enemies, Oh God; protect me from those who rise up against me. Deliver me from evil doers and save me from bloodthirsty men.”

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Wow! Though it may be over two thousand years ago, the world then seems strangely similar to ours. The evil may not have been on their computer screens or I-phones, but it certainly was at their doorstep. “Fierce men conspire against me…..They spew out swords from their lips….For the curses and lies they utter…They return at evening snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city……”

Psalm 59 acknowledges the presence of Satan, and those he was using to expand his realm. The prayer within this Psalm is that God will not kill the evil ones, but bring them down, basically walking the earth in anguish for the rest of their days. As Christ followers, we are urged to forgive and walk a righteous path as Jesus did, but that is difficult as war rages in our hearts, and all around us. This song of Psalm 59 cries out to the Lord for strength, and overflows with praise to our loving God as the fortress we require in order to remain protected and strengthened. He is our unfailing hope.

Psalms, the longest book in the bible, contains 150 prayers in the form of songs. No matter what our concerns or joys, we can bring them to the Lord. God desires us to be completely honest when we go to Him, in our praise and our pleas. Psalms is the place to seek comfort, encouragement, and prayer when we are unable to find the words on our own...any time of the day or night. 

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Song: My Hope Is In You by Aaron Shust