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Psalm 59:4b "Awake to help me, and behold!"
Day 200 – Psalm 59
“Awake to help me, and behold!” Psalm 59:4b
UNPREPARED AND ILL-EXPERIENCED
David began life as a shepherd boy. Suddenly he found himself propelled into a political intrigue where his life was now at risk. He found himself unprepared for the sudden turn of events. He had hardly any experience dealing with men like King Saul and his bloodthirsty soldiers!
FIGHTING FEARS FROM WITHIN AND WITHOUT
Who could he trust in such circumstances? Soldiers whom he had fought with were now the enemies. He knew that King Saul would employ all resources available to kill him. There was no place where he could feel safe. Not even in his own home! The wisest thing would be to cry out to God for deliverance!
“They run and prepare themselves through no fault of mine,
Awake to help me, and behold!”
Psalm 59:4
TWO CONTRASTING PICTURES
David drew two contrasting pictures in the above text.