# 15 2019. Dev. Psalm 60: A Lament! Read all of Ps. 60 The purpose of these devotionals is to draw Gremar and I closer to God and grow spiritually by applying His Word to our daily living. All passages are taken from the NIV.
Ps. 60: 4-5 “But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner to be unfurled against the bow 5 Save us and help us with your right hand, that those you love may be delivered.”
This Psalm is a prayer to God for help and protection. It is a national prayer the psalmist is praying for all the people and for the land. The prayer moves from lament to confidence in God’s love for the righteous, “Those who fear you” (God). The lament was a prayer but also a teaching tool (title) and may be connected to 2 Sam 1;17-27, a lament for Israel when Saul and Johnathan where killed by the Philistines. It was a major defeat for Israel brought on by King Saul’s unfaithfulness.
We live in a time of lament today, the disruptions of nations by war, and by leadership corruption sending thousands upon thousands fleeing as refuges the world over. Our own country is divided by those throwing off all norms dictated by the love of God and those who continue to be faithful. As good as life is now under a strong economy we are heading to a morally corrupt existence.
May the many followers of Jesus pray unceasing prayers of lament to God who is faithful and loves those who serve Him. There is an increasing responsibility of the Church of Christ, her leaders and ministers of the Word of God to proclaim God’s will, make His Word clear and encourage her members to live Jesus in the face of immoral trends all around us.
As David points out that God is in control, see verses 6-8, He still is in control today and will “Give us aid against the enemy, for human help is worthless. With God we will gain the victory”, We are “more than conquerors”, Praise be to God!
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