Jan 11 – Psalm 3:7 – The teeth of the wicked

     The Psalmist has been encouraging himself and us.  He asked the Lord to rise up.  Lord comes along side right now in this moment and help.  He calls out to the Lord to deliver Him.   He addresses the Lord personally.  He calls Him His God.  The Psalmist had a personal identity with the Lord.  The Psalmist believed His relationship with God would save Him.  The reality is that He knew only the Lord could save Him.  That should be our view as well.

     The Psalmist then relates how the Lord stuck all his enemies on the jaw and broke their teeth.  A graphic illustration of his present situation.  The truth of the matter was that the Lord will strike down all the foes of His people.  The Psalmist was not afraid to register his needs before the Lord.  Prayer can be this graphic and personal.  Never hesitate to tell the Lord exactly how you feel.  God is never surprised by your situation.  He has the answer and will bring it to you as you trust the Lord.  Daniel 9:23 and 1-:12, remind us that even before the request is out of our mouth the answer is on the way.  A great promise.