Psalm 31
Dacid takes refuge in the Lord, seeking to never be put to shame. There are many references to not being put to shame in the psalms.. Being put to shame is something we fear, it is only by sticking with the Lord that we are secure in every way.
David wants the Lord to turn to him quickly, to be his “rock of refuge”. David knows there are traps set for him. “Into your hands I commit my spirit. Jesus uttered these words on the cross just before he died (Lk 23:46).
We have a choice, either cling to worthless idol, or trust in the Lord. Note the word “cling” we can clink with increasing vigour to idols, with a vain hope that it will help us, but it will not, trusting in the Lord is the only effective thing to do.
I am in distress. David often prayed out of distress, and he felt very weak and in anguish. The situation seemed hopeless but he put his trust in the Lord. “My times are in your hands”, our lives are in the Lord’s hands. The Lord has good things in store for those who fear Him.The psalm ends with praise for the Lord and urges all His faithful people to love the Lord.
“Be strong and take heart” trusting in the Lord is the most effective thing we can do.
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