“Truth for Truckers” *March 29, 2014* Psalm 59 “Praying
for Deliverance”
The life of a warrior like David is filled
with dire dependence on His God. In
(v.1-5) he makes seven pleas to the LORD for deliverance: 1. Deliver me from my enemies O my God
2. Defend me from them that rise up against me
3. Deliver me from the workers of iniquity
4. Save me from bloody men
5. Awake to help me
6. Behold
7. Awake to visit all the heathen
After making all of these depending upon
God statements he describes the conduct of his enemies
(v.6,
7) “They return at evening: they make a
noise like a dog, and go round about the city. Behold, they belch out with
their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, does hear?” In
(v.8-10) the LORD’s response is given: “But
Thou, O LORD, shall laugh at them; Thou shall have all the heathen in derision.
Because of His strength will I wait upon Thee: for God is my defense. The God
of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon my enemies.”
David then makes (10) requests (v.11-15)
asking the Lord to deal with his enemies:
1.
Slay them not,
lest my people forget
2.
Scatter them by
Thy power
3.
Bring them down
4.
Let them be taken
in their pride
5.
Consume them in
wrath
6.
Consume them that
they may not be
7.
Let them know
that God rules in Jacob unto the ends of the earth
8.
Let them return
9.
Let them make a
noise like a dog
1 Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they
be not satisfied
David’s two verse closing is a beautiful
song of praise recognizing God’s power, mercy Who is David’s defense, refuge
and strength. Three times David promises to sing these praises unto God which
is his way of worshipping the Lord. And so it should be with us, regardless of
our singing talent, He wants to hear our voices in musical praise to His holy
name! Praise the Lord Jesus for what He has done for us!!
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