Psalm 138:6–8: Though the Lord is on high, yet He regards the lowly; But the proud He knows from afar. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me. The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever.
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
David explained that the Lord should be praised because He does not judge by human standards. Though He is on high, He looks to the lowly, not to the proud. David expressed confidence that the Lord would deliver him from his foes by His right hand (His power) and according to His loyal love. 1
Living the Transformed Life
For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isaiah 57:15
- Rejoice! For He is with you in your greatest fears. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me. Psalm 23:4
- Rejoice! For His faithfulness will get you through it. Lord, You will establish peace for us, for You have also done all our works in us. Isaiah 26:12
- Rejoice! For you are His chosen voice to the future generations. Now also when I am old and gray-headed, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to everyone who is to come. Psalm 71:18
May your vision for the future be the biblical vision He has declared for you.
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father, for Your never-ending, unconditional love. Dear Jesus, please teach me to rest in Your faithfulness for me.
1. Ross, A. P. (1985). Psalms. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 1, p. 891). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
