Woke up this morning and wondered what kind of day would it be? Would it be a day of struggle and pain, or would it be a good day of peace with energy to do everything that I want to do.
David woke up one morning only to discover his day would be a very difficult one. His son, Absolom, was leading a rebellion against him, attempting to usurp the throne. [2Samuel 15-20]
According to St. Augustine, David wrote Psalm 143 during the period of Absolom’s rebellion. As you read the song, you can hear David’s deepening depression as he pours out his heart to God. And yet, amid the struggle and turmoil you can hear David’s hope.
“Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you…. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.” [vs 8, 10 NLT]
As you read those words, do you see what David promised God despite the struggle?
He promised first to listen … “Let me hear ….”
Then he promised to trust … “I am trusting ….”
He promised to focus on God … “Show me where to walk ….”
And that He would surrender … “I give myself to you ….”
David promised to learn … “Teach me ….”
And he promised to follow God … “May your gracious Spirit lead me forward ….”
No matter what our days hold, peace or struggles, pain or strength, when we pour our hearts out to God, let us always remember to respond to God with promise!
