Psalm 31:3 Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me.
Verse 5a has my attention this morning. Jesus uttered a version of verse 5a right before he died, which is why, when I read 5a, I read “Into your hands I commend my spirit.” When I looked up various translations of this verse, most say “You have redeemed me,” the NLT translation says “rescue me,” the Good News Translation says, “You will save me,” while NIV says, simply, “deliver me.”
Psalm 31:4 Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge.
Remember that we are talking about refuge, and yesterday I said that if refuge is right there and *I* don’t take advantage, it is of no use to me, even though it is there. Today, we learn that simply calling out to Jesus IS engaging that refuge. Calling out to Him, praising Him for redeeming, pleading for Him to save and deliver, that IS using the refuge available to us.
Psalm 31:5a Into your hands I commit my spirit;
Precious Savior, There is still so much to learn about You and about Your love for me. Thank You that You love me fiercely, even though I fall short again and again. Thank You that You are my refuge, even though I am sometimes slow to call on You. Help me to keep You as my center. Always. Amen.
Psalm 31:5b …deliver me, Lord, my faithful God.
Have a blessed day.