"Psalm 57:1-6
Desperate for mercy
Have you ever cried out to God for mercy? I certainly have, several times. David cried out ‘to God Most High’ (v.2). He prayed, ‘Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me’ (v.1a).
There is one type of prayer for mercy that God always answers. That is the prayer for forgiveness through Jesus. Through his death on the cross, Jesus has made it possible that ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved’ (Romans 10:13).
The context for David’s prayer for mercy is probably when he had fled from Saul and into the cave (see 1 Samuel 22; 24). He cried out to God, and God heard and answered his prayer. David says, ‘I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me’ (Psalm 57:2).
God has a purpose for your life. David knew that God had a purpose for his life and that he would fulfill that purpose. Our task is to, like David, respond to God’s call and obey him.
‘Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings … I cry out to [you]’ (vv.1–2a). Thank you that you promise to fulfill your purpose for me (v.2b). Thank you for your love and your faithfulness (v.3)."
1. Indeed, thank You for your love, mercy, and faithfulness. Unending.
2. Thank You for small groups. Forgive me for I have not finished listening to Your Word.
3. Praise God for the fellowship with friends. It was enlightening.
