A Reminder from the Psalmist

Psalm 118: 5-9

5 I called on the Lord in distress;

The Lord answered me and set me in a broad place.

6 The Lord is on my side;

I will not fear.

What can man do to me?

7 The Lord is for me among those who help me;

Therefore I shall see my desire on those who hate me.

8 It is better to trust in the Lord

Than to put confidence in man.

9 It is better to trust in the Lord

Than to put confidence in princes.

Quickword: A Reminder from the Psalmist

The Psalmist in this texts captures the tension of humanity when under attack. The Psalmist reminds us that we can call upon the Lord when we are distressed. The Psalmist reminds us that the Lord hears our prayer. The Psalmist reminds us {those who believe} that the Lord is on our side. The Psalmist reminds that man cannot do anything to us. The Psalmist reminds that it is the Lord who helps us. The Psalmist reminds that He will reveal those who are against us. The Psalmist reminds it better to trust in God than man. The Psalmist reminds it better to trust in the Lord than leaders designated by man. As for me and my house, we are going to trust in the Lord.

Let’s pray: Dear God in Heaven, we thank you for being a God who is omnipotent , omniscient and omnipresent. God we put our trust in you. Thank you for this morning for reminding us simply who you are and whose we are. God we pray know for those who come against us, for you are our strength and our redeemer. God watch over us on this day, guide us with you mighty hand. Allow your Spirit to dwell in us and through as a witness to the world. God we know that you are our God and we are your people. Thank you for your grace and your mercy. We give your name all the honor and glory. This is our prayer in Jesus name, amen.