TO YOU, O MY STRENGTH, I WILL SING PRAISES

Psalm 59 is written by David, at a time when, most other people would simply crumble, under the weight of the troubles being faced, and be crush beyond recognition. This Psalm is set to the tune of “Do Not Destroy” – a very apt tune, considering all what was happening with David. King Saul openly declared his intention to murder David, out of sheer jealousy and deep insecurities. This started in David’s life, a long season of running from death, as the most hunted fugitive…all for no fault of his. 

Let us read for our meditation, Psalm 59:16-17, and glean from God’s Word, wisdom and strength, for our lives, and all its struggles.
– “16 But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.  17 Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.” – Psalm 59:16-17

We can glean from these two verses, three important lessons for our lives. We may be hunted by many different situations in life. We too, like David, may be running like a fugitive, for no fault of ours. We may be going through a long and dark season of struggles and storms. Are you, my friend?

1- AN INTENTIONAL DECISION
– “16…I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning:”
When life took a dangerous turn for David, and he had to run like a dead man, for his life, he chose to look to the LORD, his God. To whom we look to, when it trouble, speaks volumes about who is the source of our strength. This act of David tell us of his attitude, and his approach, in regards to all his storms – Psalm 18:1-4. He intentionally chose to sing praises to his God, with the intensity of a true worshiper. Therefore, he could declare, “I WILL SING…I WILL SING ALOUD…IN THE MORNING.”

2- AN IMPLICIT FAITH
– “…for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.”
David’s act of intentionally choosing to sing praises of his God, is based on, he personally experiencing, the unfailing faithfulness of God, who stood with him, and rescued him, in the past, whenever he was in trouble – 1 Samuel 17:32-37. It tells us that, David remembered all what God had done for him, in the past. He never forgot God’s faithfulness in the past. Such an intentional faith formed, the firm foundation of David’s life, and all his success.

3- AN UNDERGIRDING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
– “17 Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.”
David’s choice of response, is based on his personal experience of God, and His unfailing faithfulness. This gave him, the required strength and courage, to firm up his faith, to face the present, and also, all his future. There is a sure confidence, in all who place their trust in the God of the Bible. It is no blind faith of a gambler. Nay, it is the sure faith of someone, who saw and experienced, the mighty hand of God, working wonders in his own life – Psalm 46:1-3.

Whatever we may be going through dear brothers and sisters, let us not lose hope. David, who walked in such similar situations, had found hope in the LORD God Almighty, the God of the Bible. We too can find the same, sure, and secure hope in Jesus out Saviour. We have to trust God intentionally, and step forward in faith that, God would honour His word, to help us and keep us safe, through all our struggles and storms. He surely will!!! There is no doubting about God, and His unfailing faithfulness.

Let us keep singing the songs of praises to our God. Let us keep trusting the only One, who is absolutely trustworthy. He will certainly stand by us strongly, and will surely lead us through it all. Choose to trust God, and choose to sing. Even so, the LORD help us.