TEXT: PSALM 142:1–7
[1] I cried unto the LORD with my voice; With my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. [2] I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. [3] When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knowest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. [4] I looked on my right hand, And beheld, but there was no man that would know me: Refuge failed me; No man cared for my soul. [5] I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. [6] Attend unto my cry; For I am brought very low: Deliver me from my persecutors; For they are stronger than I. [7] Bring my soul out of prison, That I may praise thy name: The righteous shall compass me about; For thou shalt deal bountifully with me
Discussions:
Today’s devotional is specifically targeted at anyone feeling in a low state of mind—anyone under so much pressure that it feels like all hell is about to break loose.
Can I tell you this? Many people have also been there. David was there( Psalm 142), Elijah was there(1 Kings 19:4) even our Lord Jesus was there(Matt 26:38).
There is nothing wrong with feeling low, but there is everything wrong with remaining low. The scripture above shows the state of David’s mind—he was feeling low. The same David who said in Psalm 34, “I will bless the Lord at all times,” is now asking God to bring him out of that low state.
Today’s scripture reading shows a man overwhelmed with trouble, yet he did not stay there—he cried out to the Lord. When you are feeling overwhelmed, brethren, cry out to God. You can even read that same psalm as a template to begin your cry.
I have been there before, but one thing I am sure of is this: GOD DOES NOT IGNORE THE CRY OF HIS CHILDREN. I can say this over and over again.
Dear brethren, do not ever give up. Do not give ear to Satan’s suggestions, advice, or discouragement—he is a dirty liar.
God is with you, and I shall hear your testimony.
Declarations:
The Lord shall hear my cry. My father is with me and I shall not be put to shame in Jesus name.
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