A “through the bible” devotion from Psalm 57.
My soul is in the midst of lions;
I lie down amid fiery beasts (Psalm 57:4)
David wrote these words when Saul was pursuing him, intent on killing him. Hiding in cave, David whispers a prayer for God’s mercy as he feels surrounded by lions.
David has faced lions (and bears) when he was tending sheep. Having killed those predators, he knew he could handle Goliath.
But this was different. These were people bent on his destruction. They were relentless. They tested David’s faith more than ever.
David doesn’t despair. Instead he sings. He sings God’s praises as if he’s already been rescued.
How did he do that? I believe he remembered another lion, the Lion of Judah. His Lord never changed, no matter what the enemy threw at him. God got him through it before, and God would get him through it again. He’s in the cave, surrounded by lions, and he’s singing about his victory.
One day Daniel would be there. He actually got a good night’s sleep because that same divine Lion sent an angle to close the mouths of all the others.
I’m big into visualizing my prayers. I love this picture of the Lord, because you never know when you might have to face lions.
Waite for it... 