Psalm 71:3 – “Be my strong refuge, to which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.”
Individuals who are seeking his hurt surround the psalmist in today’s Old Testament reading. They are speaking evil of him and are referred to by him as “adversaries to my soul” (v.13). Yet the faith and resolve of the psalmist are remarkable and I hope inspiring for those of you who may be surrounded, if not by people maybe circumstances, that are less than supportive and maybe even causing you to become weary and lose sleep at night. Here are some things we can do:
Maintain Faith – in our devotional text the psalmist says with great confidence, “You have given commandment to save me…” Be convinced that God has issued a decree from heaven to deliver you.
Relive God’s Faithfulness – The psalmist realizes that he has been kept by God ever since he was born (v.6). You will become stronger when you look back and recall the hand of God in your life.
Hope Continually – Verse 14 is a declaration that patient waiting will be continual which will result in a good outcome.
Keep Praising – The psalmist says to God, “I will praise You yet more and more.” Pour it on, don’t stop, as a matter of fact be determined that you’re going to turn up the praise. Deliverance is on the way!