Psalm 5

5:1
For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments; a psalm of
David. Listen to what I say, Lord!Carefully consider my complaint!
2
Pay attention to my cry for help, my king and my God, for I am praying to you!
3
Lord, in the morning you will hear me; in the morning I will present my
case to you and then wait expectantly for an answer.
4
Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people cannot dwell
with you.
5
Arrogant people cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who behave
wickedly.
6
You destroy liars; the Lord despises violent and deceitful people.
7
But as for me, because of your great faithfulness I will enter your house;
I will bow down toward your holy temple as I worship you.
8
Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of those who wait to ambush
me, remove the obstacles in the way in which you are guiding me!
9
For they do not speak the truth; their stomachs are like the place of
destruction, their throats like an open grave, their tongues like a steep
slope leading into it.
10
Condemn them, O God!May their own schemes be their downfall! Drive them
away because of their many acts of insurrection, for they have rebelled
against you.
11
But may all who take shelter in you be happy! May they continually shout
for joy! Shelter them so that those who are loyal to you may rejoice!
12
Certainly you reward the godly, Lord.Like a shield you protect them in your good favor.

 

 

One thought:

 

God is a King who generously bestows rewards on the ones who trust Him (the first of whom is Christ).

 

 

Three questions:

 

What rewards are there for those who put their trust/loyalty in God?

 

Do you turn to God in times of trouble? Or something/someone else?

 

What is your most pressing concern right now – bring it to God in prayer.

 

 

Prayer:

 

Acknowledge God as King and both the rewarder of the loyal and punisher of enemies.

Give thanks that through Christ, we can come to God in prayer and be sheltered from His righteous anger.

Ask God to help you to put your trust completely in Him – coming to Him for all concerns.