Psalm 11:1 In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain.”
Once again, I have a hard time reading the commentary on this chapter. It used to be a rich source of history and background for me. Now, in the Psalms, it seems to be more opinion based. As I mentioned yesterday, I don’t want to know what man has for me in this chapter. I want to know what God has for me to see, to learn, to understand.
Psalm 11:2 “For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.”
The one little nugget of wisdom I am holding on to is that, just like Job’s friends, the advice of David’s friends comes from a place of fear. David, however, just like Job, responds from a place of faith. David’s faith is different, however, in that he knows God is with him. Job had faith in the fact that he had not sinned against God, even though he did not understand why he was suffering and could not feel God’s presence.
Psalm 11:3 “When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?”
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for Your wisdom and presence. Thank You for a rock solid faith in You—Your sovereignty, Your presence, Your love, Your mercy. Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 11:7 For the LORD is righteous, He loves justice; the upright will see His face.
Have a blessed day.