Psalm 54:1-7 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? "Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. (2) Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. (3) For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah. (4) Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. (5) He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth. (6) I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good. (7) For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies."
There is such a contrast between Psalm 53 and 54, in that previously the
Psalmist declared, "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no
God." In today's Psalm, he speaks of the importance of calling upon
the name of the Lord. I included all the verses of Psalm 54 because I just
could not see a place to cut off the thoughts. All my life, I have heard it
said, "There is no atheist in a foxhole." I have heard many instances
of people crying out to God in their times of trouble. I have found myself in
times when all I could do was to cry out to God, "Save me, O God, by thy
name!" There is too much contained in this Psalm for me to comment on it
all, but I encourage each of us to spend time reading, praying, meditating upon
the words of the Psalmist.
"Hear my prayer, O God... I am in trouble. The accuser is rising up
against me and seeking to rob me of all my peace and assurance.... But you,
God, are my helper. You hold me up when I feel down and discouraged. You are my
helper. You have promised to always be with me and Lord, I believe you! You
will handle the opposition and I will present myself a living sacrifice unto
you. I will praise your name for you are good and your mercy endures forever.
You have been with me all my life and I know you are with me now.
The Goodness of God
By Jenn Johnson
… I love You, Lord
Oh, Your mercy never failed me
And all my days, I've been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
… All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
… I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
In darkest night You are close like no other
I've known You as a Father
I've known You as a Friend
Oh, I have lived in the goodness of God
… And all my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God