Scripture:
Psalm 57
Thu, 30 December 2021

Let God’s Glory Be over All the Earth!

Observation:

What is the connection between David’s rescue from life-threatening danger and the manifestation of God’s glory?

Deeper Reflection
WHAT CAN WE LEARN from this psalm written in the context of David fleeing from King Saul and sheltering in a cave (see 1 Sam 22:1, or 24:3)? When we know that God is merciful towards us, our hearts can be steadfast (vv.1a, 7a). We will not fear the storms of destruction, for God will provide us refuge in the shadow of His wings (vv.1b, 1c). Inevitably, God’s servants sometimes go through violent storms in life. But they can be fully confident that God hears their cries and will protect them and fulfil His purposes for them (v.2). God is like a mountain cave that provides shelter and protection for His servants until the danger passes. Like fierce beasts, evil people may attack God’s servants with vicious acts and injurious words (v.4); and like hunters, they may set dangerous traps to capture and kill (v.6). But right there in the midst of those perilous situations, God’s servants will exalt and glorify Him (v.5), because His steadfast love and faithfulness shine through to rescue them and turn the tables on their adversaries (vv.3, 6). So great is the extent of God’s steadfast love and faithfulness that David describes them as reaching to the heavens and the clouds (v.10)! Remarkably, David has a global vision of God’s glory being made known and seen throughout all the earth (vv.5, 11)! David has a deep desire to thank and praise God before the watching world, so that all the nations will know that his God – the Creator of the universe – alone is worthy of the praise of all the peoples (vv.7b-11)!
Application:

What is my deep desire when God rescues me from a storm of destruction?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise:
  • Pray for Outreach/Missions/New Life leaders: To thank and praise God in the storms of life, and make known His glory to all the nations
  • Pray for significant people:
  • Pray for those in need:
  • Pray for self:

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Sun, 31 December 2023

Sunday Journal

Past Week’s Review
  • What was my high point and my low point for the week?
  • What gave me life and what drained me?
  • How was the Spirit of God at work?
Reflect

What is one key thing that God said to me this week in light of what has happened?

Respond

What is one thing I need to do in light of what God is saying?
Commit in prayer.

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