Psalm 12:1a Help, LORD, for no one is faithful anymore….
As I read the first verses of this chapter, I am struck by the hyperbole. No one is faithful anymore? Really? This type of exaggeration is often born of frustration or fear. As one of the faithful, David feels alone, abandoned. That’s hard.
Psalm 12:1b …those who are loyal have vanished from the human race.
Again with the hyperbole. In my mind’s eye, I picture a version the rapture—everyone going about their business, while the faithful just vanish from the scene. The feeling I get is incredible loneliness. David feels there is no one else like him, faithful to the LORD, there is no one to support him. And why does he think this? Probably because he is the target of their cruelty.
Psalm 12:2a Everyone lies to their neighbor….
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the understanding of David’s situation that I can glean from these words. He is frustrated, lonely, afraid. He feels he has no other believers to support and comfort him during this time. Thank You for the community of believers that we have today, Lord. Thank You that we do not have to go this world alone. Draw us closer. Amen.
Psalm 12:2b … they flatter with their lips but harbor deception in their hearts.
Have a blessed day.