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Day 227

Psalm 109:26a "Help me, O LORD my God!"

Day 227 – Psalm 109

“Help me, O LORD my God!” Psalm 109:26a

A DESPERATE PLEA FOR HELP

The wicked would be too proud to recognize the need to seek help from God. David, in stark contrast cries out to God for help in his hour of need.

“Help me, O LORD my God!
Oh, save me according to Your mercy,
That they may know that this is Your hand-
That You, LORD, have done it!”
Psalm 109:26-27

1. “Help me, O LORD my God”

a) There exists a strong covenantal relationship between God and His people.
b) He would always hear the prayer of those who fear Him.
c) Their cry for help would never be in vain.

2. “Oh, save me according to Your mercy”

a) A strong underlying foundation beneath the covenantal relationship is God’s mercy.
b) This great truth was revealed by God to Moses (Exodus 34:5-7).
c) The plea for deliverance is valid.
d) God’s mercy will be extended.

3. “That they may know that this is Your hand”

a) This was David’s concern.
b) That God would receive the glory when He delivers.
c) That all may know and stand in awe of God and His power to deliver the poor and needy.

4. “That You, LORD, have done it”

a) David desired that all may stand in awe of God.
b) This is very much in keeping with what the Scriptures teach.
c) The prophets like Isaiah laid emphasis on the Lord’s redemption (Isaiah 41:20; 45:17).