3 day plan

Refuge – Part 1

Day 1 of 3

CEV

Psalms 61:1-4

(A psalm by David for the music leader. Use with stringed instruments.)

Under the Protection of God

1Please listen, God,

and answer my prayer!

2I feel hopeless,

and I cry out to you

from a faraway land.

Lead me to the mighty rock

high above me.

3You are a strong tower,

where I am safe

from my enemies.

4Let me live with you forever

and find protection

under your wings, my God.

When King David was exhausted from striving against the hardships of his life, he cried out to God. When his heart grew faint, he called to God to be his refuge.

David used four descriptions of what he wanted from God, and each one has a different nuance. We’ll look at each in turn.

Firstly, David asked God to lead him to a high rock. An elevated position gives new perspective. It allowed David to place himself realistically in his environment. He could see where his enemies were and the size of their armies. He could get an accurate sense of his situation.

Jesus is our spiritual Rock. When we come to him, everything in our world is brought into perspective. No matter what challenges we are facing, a change of perspective can be helpful. A new perspective can often help us see that our problems aren’t as big, or as impending, as they sometimes feel.

Question
Is there a challenge you are currently facing that might benefit from a new perspective?

Prayer
Loving Father, please help me step back from the circumstances in my life so that I can get perspective. Please show me how to bring glory to you. Amen.

Days

Psalms 61:1-8

(A psalm by David for the music leader. Use with stringed instruments.)

Under the Protection of God

1Please listen, God,

and answer my prayer!

2I feel hopeless,

and I cry out to you

from a faraway land.

Lead me to the mighty rock

high above me.

3You are a strong tower,

where I am safe

from my enemies.

4Let me live with you forever

and find protection

under your wings, my God.

5You heard my promises,

and you have blessed me,

just as you bless everyone

who worships you.

6Let the king have a long

and healthy life.

7May he always rule

with you, God, at his side;

may your love and loyalty

watch over him.

8I will sing your praises

forever, God, and will always

keep my promises.