Cast Your Cares On the LORD
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you;
he will never let the righteous fall.
1. David shows his desperation as he pleads with God.
He repeats his request in four different words in verses 1 and 2; listen, do
not ignore, hear, and answer me. His heart sinks when he thinks of enemies who
surround him with their superior force. David’s wish to
fly away like a dove to escape his enemies (6-8) is similar to his expression
in 1Sa 26:20 when he was cornered in the desert of Ziph by Saul and his troops.
2. In
verses 12-14, David speaks his mind to his enemies who had been his dear
friends. Dealing with enemies who are full of insults may be endurable (12).
However, the pain David experiences from dealing with enemies who were once
close friends are nearly indescribable. Being chased by Saul and his troops
without having done anything wrong pained him greatly.
3. As
David pours out his heart to the LORD who saves him, bringing all his burden
before him (16-21), he finds a new direction to cast his care upon the LORD
(22), the one who does not allow the righteous to be shaken and brings down the
wicked (23). Our comfort comes from remembering God’s character and his faithfulness.
Prayer Father,
thank you for being my anchor when I am hurt and confused. Help me to fix my
eyes on you to find comfort.
One Word Cast my
cares on the LORD
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