THE ROCK THAT IS HIGHER
Keywords 61:2
Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.
From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint;
lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
1. We don’t know the exact situation in which
David composed this prayer, but it is clear that he was far away from help, and
his suffering was so severe that he felt his very life was fading away (2a). In
such a time, his prayer expresses the purest spiritual desire (2b). He yearns
to live in God’s presence, under God’s protection (4). He wants to live on a
level above earthly things.
2. David remembers how God has helped
him up until now as his refuge and strong tower (3). David has hope because of
his good spiritual heritage, believing that the faith that was handed down to
him will sustain him (5). Then he prays with renewed confidence for God to
restore his life (6-7). When we feel weak or crushed under burdens, it is good
for us to re-examine our heart and pray to live on a higher plane spiritually.
Jesus is the rock on which we can live and always have the high ground.
Prayer Father, thank you for being my strong tower and refuge until now. Keep
leading me to Jesus, the rock.
One Word Lead me to the rock
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