In urgent circumstances do we look to the Lord for immediate help? Let’s look at Psalm 70 (cp. Psalm 40:13-17).
For the Chief Musician. By David. A reminder. (WEB)
Have we ever cried out to God to save us in an emergency?
God, come to my rescue. Lord, hurry to help me. (Ps 70:1 ISV)
Have we ever been pursued by those who would ruin our lives, our reputations, our safety?
Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt. (Ps 70:2 KJV)
Do some mock and make fun of us with know-it-all attitudes? Will God shame them?
Let those turn back because of their shame Who say, “Aha, aha!” (Ps 70:3 LSB)
Is there joy in the Lord despite the hatred we sometimes receive from the world?
May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And may those who love Your salvation say continually, “May God be exalted!” (Ps 70:4 NASB)
Is humility a pretense or simply facing the truth, that even the wealthiest of us is in reality poor and needy?
But as for me, I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; Lord, do not delay. (Ps 70:5 NIV)
If humility is a reality check and arrogance a delusion, does God lift up the humble because they value truth over self-deception? Do we?
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. (James 4:10 NKJV)
In urgent circumstances do we look to the Lord for immediate help? You decide!
