“Have
mercy upon me, O Lord; consider my
trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up
from the gates of death: 14 That
I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will
rejoice in thy salvation.”
Psalms
9:13-14 KJV
These verses depict our lives as followers
of the Way. We are persecuted, yet can petition the throne of grace and receive
empowerment to praise in the midst of our trouble, to rejoice in our salvation!
David shows the same life analogy: he is persecuted, yet petitions the Lord for
mercy: that he will be lifted up; and declare the praises of God and rejoice in
His salvation. Let’s boldly approach the throne of grace, let’s praise the
Lord, let’s rejoice in our salvation amidst the struggle and hardship. Let’s
stay our minds on Jesus, listen for the Holy Spirit, and stand in awe of the
Father’s gracious plan for the salvation of our souls. Amen!
