Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll – are they not in your record? Psalm 56:8
The world is a mixed up place. Life is really hard to manage by yourself, but when you add everyone else’s crazy, things spin out of control. People get hurt and its hard to forgive. People hurt others and don’t feel remorse. Some wounds are minor, others are life shattering. King David knew his share of disappointment, despair, self-destruction, and the misrepresentation of facts and motives. Sin, his own and others, created grief, but he refused to live in the legacy of defeat.
Although he will be Israel’s next king, Saul, the present king was jealous and attempted to kill David. David spent many years running, hiding and fighting for his life. He most certainly grew weary, but he stood on the solid foundation that God was God, and when God is for you, nothing can overtake you. This Psalm is not a pity party, but a song of great confidence. David can leave his enemies in God’s hands.
God does not like or approve the hurt you have experienced. Man will patronize with words like, “Only the toughest are chosen to endure.” Or, “God wouldn’t have sent this if you weren’t able.” On and on goes the list of words that don’t help. God is not sending the pain, sin is!!! God is the Healer, Comforter, Prince of Peace, Advocate, Love! Let God take care of your enemies just as David did, and start living in victory and joy!
Love,
Gretchen