Day 112 – Psalm 6, 8-10, 14, 16, 19, 21

Talking Points

• These are some of the Psalms of David — some of lament, some of recognition of the ungodliness of the world, some of praise, all his prayers recorded.
• Psalm 10 declares a profound truth — it is really prideful and arrogant to refuse to seek God, His direction, or His will, or to try to convince yourself that that there is no God. Unbelievers are betting on God’s mercy to hold out, for Him to forget their evil or overlook their sin. But, God desires a humble heart, grateful for the mercy shown by Him, trusting Him, and walking in His ways.
• In Psalm 14, David points out the unrighteousness of man, “…no one who does good” (14:3). Even the very best we can offer falls short, and we all need a Savior. Think of how this contrasts with what humanism says — that inside of us is goodness and our hope lies in that.
• Psalm 16 speaks to the great “sorrows of those who have bartered for another god” (16:4). Oh, the letdown of placing your hope in the hopeless, your trust in the untrustworthy, and your security in the powerless. Contrast that with the surety of David, as he trusts in God.
• The 19th Psalm is a great song remembering the blessing we hold in the written Word of God. Imagine — a song inspired by God, recorded in the Word of God, about the Word of God!

Thoughts

In these songs, we see a tender truth — David is absolutely human. He is remembered as a mighty warrior and the greatest king of Israel. He is called a man after God’s own heart, and is in the promised lineage of the Christ. And, he is a man.

There are times when he is dismayed and laments. He has moments when he feels alone. David is discouraged as he sees others rebel against God. He wants to be vindicated when falsely accused or wronged. He sins and grieves over his sin. And, he knows to look to God for strength and salvation. David stands amazed that the Creator of the universe would consider him, and he praises the LORD as he remembers how awesome He is. David is human.

I love that he owns up to it. Really, when we realize who we are — that we are human — it makes us marvel at God. Who are we? “What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man that You care for him?” (8:4).

“O LORD, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth!” Psalm 8:9