Solomon discovered that the world doesn’t satisfy. Solomon was King David’s son and ruled Israel from 971 BC to 931 BC. As a young man, he followed God. He had asked God for wisdom to lead the nation, and God not only gave him wisdom but also riches. Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines. …
Psalm 13 gives us insight into how it is possible to worship while you wait. David was struggling and prayed an honest prayer. It felt like God had deserted him, and he wondered how long before God would come and help him. David needed God to renew him, and as he remembered the lovingkindness of …
People trust many things, but David was trusting God’s love. Psalm 13:5a But I trust in your unfailing love.[1] The word used for love here is the Hebrew word hesed. There is no English equivalent, and often translators use blended words to give a better understanding. These combinations are loyal love, steadfast love, faithful love, …
In Psalm 13, David makes an appeal to God’s reputation. He does this in a backdoor manner. Psalm 13:4 Don’t let my enemies gloat, saying, “We have defeated him!” Don’t let them rejoice at my downfall.[1] Of course, David didn’t want his enemies to gain the upper hand. Others knew that David followed the true God. …
After David complained to God in the first few verses of Psalm 13, he said, “renew me.” Remember, Psalm 13 is a poem, and David writes in poetic language. Psalm 13:3b Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die. [1] The NIV translation says, “Give light to my eyes,” while the Amplified Version …
David prays a very honest prayer in Psalm 13. He asks God “how long” four times. I’m not sure David is looking for answers from God as much as he is expressing his distress. He is frustrated and at a loss as to why his victory is taking so long. This prayer may sound rude …
What do we do when God seems distant? You pray, but your prayers don’t feel like they get past the ceiling. When you read the Bible, God seems to be silent. Even when you seek God, it seems as if He is hiding. You aren’t the only one who has experienced this; scripturally, you are …
We don’t know when David wrote Psalm 13, but we know that David had some dashed expectations. The prophet Samuel had called David from the sheep pasture to anoint him to be the next king of Israel. He was probably about 12 at the time. David seemed to be on the fast track to kingship …
Jesus meets us where we are. This is a theme throughout the Scriptures and our lives. When Adam and Eve fell into sin, the Lord did not stay distant but came to them in the garden. (Ref. Genesis 3:9). Gideon was a great leader of the Israelites but did not start that way. Judges 6:11 …
Our faith walk is a journey where the Lord sustains us like a shepherd with a sheep. Jesus travels with us along our journey, guiding and calling us back when we have gotten off the trail. It wasn’t until I became older in the faith that I realized the Lord was directing my path, and …