I know that the LORD secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy. Psalm 140:12 (Psalm 13, 17, 31, 54, 140)
David, though anointed king, knew absolute, abject poverty. Thanks to the reigning and jealous king Saul, David experienced food insecurity, homelessness and lived in a marginalized state for quite some time. I am sure David cried out over the injustice more than once. But with each obstacle and obstruction he drew closer to God rather than forlorn and hopeless.
In Psalm 31:7 David says, “I will be glad and rejoice in Your love, for You saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.” Never questioning God’s providence or plan, David clung to the things he knew; God is good and just.
Justice means establishing a state of correct status and treatment. God does hear the cries of the hungry, cold, weary and forsaken. If you think that David’s word are irrelevant and do not speak to your need and God’s ears, understand Jesus spoke the words of Psalm 31 from the cross. Psalm 31:5a Into your hands I commit my spirit. God is where your tears have fallen and He is not ignoring you. Be glad and rejoice. No matter your mess, help is on the way.
Love,
Gretchen