Passage: Psalm 64
The Big Idea
David’s enemies plot in secret, sharpening their tongues like swords and shooting bitter words. But God sees the deep things of the heart, and He’ll turn their own words against them. In the end, people will fear and consider God’s works, and the righteous will be glad in the Lord.
Reflections
Hear my voice, O God, in my meditation (v. 1). You hear even the thoughts of my mind. Hear my prayer today, and keep me from the fear of the enemy.
Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked (v. 2). I don’t even know all the ways people might want to harm me. But I trust You to protect me.
Who sharpen their tongue like a sword… bitter words (vv. 3-6). Keep me from becoming bitter in return. Let me trust You and be filled with Your love. They shoot in secret and say, “Who will see?” They think they’ve perfected their scheme. Both the inward thought and the heart of man are deep. Only You know what’s really in our hearts. Create a righteous heart in us.
But God shall shoot at them with an arrow (vv. 7-8). Suddenly they’re wounded. He makes them stumble over their own tongues.
All men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God (v. 9). May my story be for Your glory. May everyone who sees what You do in my life and in the lives of those I love come to fear Your name and speak of Your works. Give wisdom to the next generation, to wisely consider His doing.
The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and trust in Him (v. 10). Make us upright within. Give the people I love integrity, honor and joy in You alone. I’m glad in You. I rejoice that You’ve chosen me and love me. I trust You; I live and pray by faith. Let my heart glory in You, not just in emotion, but in real spiritual life. Make me deep.
Grace Takeaway
You don’t have to answer bitter words with bitterness. God sees every hidden plot and every heart. Hide in Him, and let your gladness be in the Lord.
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