We are back to a Psalm of David, and as was often the case he is crying out to God in his distress, "... answer me for I am poor and needy". Jesus said "blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs". When we see someone achieving great things for God, it is more than likely that behind it all is much crying out to God, and crying out to God out of their weakness. Paul said that God's power is made perfect in weakness. So if we feel "poor and needy" we should cry out to the Lord.
David asks God to guard his life and bring him joy. He also relies on the fact that he trusts God and serves Him. We need to be people who believe and who serve the Lord.
David calls on the Lord for he knows who the Lord is, and that the Lord will answer him.
The surrounding nations had many idols, but none were like the Lord. The Lord is unique, and one day all nations will come and worship Him. Paul says the same thing in Philippians.
David asks for God to strengthen his spirit, his innermost being. He wants to know the ways of the Lord, so he can rely on God's faithfulness. He wants an undivided heart so that he may fear the Lord. Then he will praise the Lord with all that he has.
David was surrounded by many enemies, but he expected God to demonstrate and display His goodness in the presence of these enemies.
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