Deliver Me (Psalm 59)

In the midst of overwhelming danger, do we have faith that God will deliver us? Let’s look at Psalm 59.

For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. (WEB)

In a dangerous world, do we need delivery from those who work evil?

Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me; deliver me from those who work evil, and save me from bloodthirsty men. (Ps 59:1-2 ESV)

Is our society filled with ambushes, traps, scams? Do we need God’s protection?

Lord, look! They set an ambush for me. Powerful men attack me, but not because of any sin or rebellion of mine. For no fault of mine, they run and take up a position. Awake to help me, and take notice. Lord God of Hosts, You are the God of Israel, rise up to punish all the nations; do not show grace to any wicked traitors. Selah (Ps 59:3-5 HCSB)

Who steals cars at night, sneaks into houses to rob people? Are they proud of themselves?

At night they return like howling dogs; they prowl around the city. Look what pours out of their mouths! They use their lips like swords, saying “Who will hear us?” (Ps 59:6-7 ISV)

Does God know what criminals are up to, and does He have a plan to deal with them?

But thou, O Lord, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision. Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence. The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies. (Ps 59:8-10 KJV)

Does David ask God not to kill them but to expose them and finish them, letting everyone know that God rules?

Do not slay them, or my people will forget; Make them wander about by Your power, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield. On account of the sin of their mouth and the word of their lips, Let them even be caught in their pride, And on account of curses and lies which they utter. Destroy them in wrath, destroy them that they may be no more; That men may know that God rules in Jacob To the ends of the earth. Selah. (Ps 59:11-13 LSB)

What does David compare the criminals to among us?

They return at evening, they howl like a dog, And prowl around the city. They wander about for food And murmur if they are not satisfied. (Ps 59:14-15 NASB)

Do we have faith in the midst of trouble, that God is our strength, our refuge, our fortress?

But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely. (Ps 59:16-17 NIV)

Did Jesus experience a similar betrayal? Can even religious leaders plot against us?

Then the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people assembled at the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, and plotted to take Jesus by trickery and kill Him. (Mat 26:3-4 NKJV)

In the midst of overwhelming danger, do we have faith that God will deliver us? You decide!