Who is God like? Vv. 1-7 God saves people who trust in him (v. 2). He has mercy on people who call out to him (v. 3). He brings joy to his servant who lifts his soul to the Lord (v. 4). He is good, forgiving and abounding in love (v. 5). God will answer when we call out to him in the day of our trouble (v. 7). What do I trust when I have trouble? Do I trust in money, man, or power rather than God? Why don’t you come to God, who gives answers us when we bring our worries and troubles, and gives us mercy and joy?
V. 5 God is forgiving. Do I have any hidden sin to be forgiven by God? Do I want to imitate God who is forgiving? Is there anyone whom I need to forgive with an open heart and outstretched arm?
Vv. 5-7 As God is merciful he answers men who call out to him. The meaning of “call out” is to accept God alone as the answer for the problem, and absolute self-denial to confess that I am powerless to solve it. God gives his mercy to anyone who empties himself completely and calls on the Lord.
What lesson is God teaching me? Vv. 2-4 The meaning of ‘devoted’ is to be blessed with the grace of the Lord. One who accepts his suffering cries out to the Lord all day long. Do I have any passion in my prayer these days?
I trust in you Lord, please save me and make me glad.
