Scripture: Psalm 131
A Psalm of Ascents of David
1 My heart is not proud, Lord,
my eyes are not haughty;
I do not concern myself with great matters
or things too wonderful for me.
2 But I have calmed and quieted myself,
I am like a weaned child with its mother;
like a weaned child I am content.
3 Israel, put your hope in the Lord
both now and forevermore.
Observation:
A very short Psalm of Ascents, written by David who reminds Israel to place their hope in the Lord, always. He writes, “…put your hope in the Lord both now and forevermore.” (Psalm 131:3b) As David counsels Israel to place their hope in the Lord, he also speaks to us, the People of God.
Application:
David speaks with authority, for the Lord came to his aid on numerous occasions throughout his life. Despite David's grievous sins, God forgave him when he approached God with a sorrowful and contrite heart, placing his hope in the Lord, and we can do the same. Therefore, hope in the Lord. Maintain a close relationship with the Lord your God, and you will find favor in His eyes.
Prayer:
O Lord, our God, we come before you aware that we have fallen far short of your best intentions for our lives. Our sin separates us from you, but you are a forgiving and merciful God. Cleanse our thoughts and minds and forgive us of our sinfulness, that we might place all our hope in you now and into eternity. Amen.