Psalm 70

1. O God, hasten to deliver me; O LORD, hasten to my help!
2. Let those be ashamed and humiliated who seek my life; Let those be turned back and dishonored Who delight in my hurt.
3. Let those be turned back because of their shame who say, "Aha, aha!"
4. Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And let those who love your salvation say continually, "Let God be magnified."
5. But I am afflicted and needy; Hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.

"A remembrance that the Lord had saved him" is the actual title of this psalm. It was composed by David when he fled from Absalom and was composed to refresh his own memory concerning the source of his help and salvation.


I love the phrase "Hasten to me, O God!" It reminds me of all the times in my life when I want something...right now. In this case it was because David was "needy and afflicted." I'd like to say I beg (oops...pray) God only when I'm needy and afflicted...but I can't.



My petty life has nowhere near the drama of David's. After reading the psalms I'm almost embarrassed at the things I bring to God.



But wait. Scripture says "Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you." There is nothing so small that it escapes God's interest. What's troubling you today? Have you avoided praying it up the chain because it's not that big a deal?



How silly. The entire purpose of this psalm is to remind us where our help comes from. In today's jargon we should be saying "hey God...come here...quick!"



Live boldly out there today...