May 22
SONG OF CONFIDENCE
"Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou
shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and
thy right hand shall save me" Ps. 138:7
Wretched walking in the midst of trouble. Nay, blessed walking,
since there is a special promise for it. Give me a promise, and what
is the trouble? What doth my Lord teach me here to say? Why this "Thou
wilt revive me." I shall have more life, more energy, more faith. Is
it not often so, that trouble revives us, like a breath of cold air
when one is ready to faint?
How angry are my enemies and especially the arch-enemy! Shall I
stretch forth my hand and fight my foes? No, my hand is better
employed in doing service for my Lord. Besides, there is no need, for
my God will use His far-reaching arm, and He will deal with them far
better than I could if I were to try. "Vengeance is mine; I will
repay, saith the Lord." He will with His own right hand of power and
wisdom save me, and what more can I desire?
Come, my heart, talk this promise over to thyself till thou canst
use it as the song of thy confidence, the solace of thy loneliness.
Pray to be revived thyself, and leave the rest with the Lord, who
performeth all things for thee.