Psalm 12
June 24, 2005

We witness wickedness every day. All we have to do is put our ears on and turn on the TV. Now David also lived in a time of great wickedness. He witnessed maltreatment of the righteous. But I have to say David experienced it in his own life as we have read this month.

I remember a time in my life when I was being hotly pursued by the enemies of God. I felt overwhelmed and I did not know how to pray and what to pray. Then I talked with a pastor and godly friends. I prayed: “Help Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. They speak vanity every one with his neighbor: with flattering lips and with double heart do they speak.” Psalm 12:1-2

God immediately gave me peace and I know he heard me but my fears started up again after time. I started feeling very afraid of what could happen as they pursued again. Then God showed me this in his Word: “For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord; I will set him in safety for him that puffeth at him.” Psalm 12:5

Praise the Lord through this ungodly pursuit in my life God gave me a place of refuge and safety. I know he did because the fear left and grace covered me with confidence in what God would do. Yes, wickedness will prevail but God will have the final say. Hallelujah! I can trust him with my life whether I am at peace or being pursued.

“The word of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.” Psalm 12:7

Oh my Father thank you for taking me into thy safety when fear overwhelmed me. Help me to trust in you but also not be afraid to pray and tell you about those who are after me. I thank you Lord that you are my safety. In Jesus Name. AMEN

Mammy