THURSDAY, JULY 5
Psalm 5:1-12
Isaiah 55:6-7

Blessed is he who
remembers God’s Day …

DAVID’S SELF-EXAMINATION IN HIS MORNING PRAYERS

The word “Nehiloth” in the title of this Psalm is thought by some to mean “heritage.” Others say it refers to “wind instruments,” inasmuch as “Neginoth” in Psalm 4 means “stringed instruments.” Calvin says, “I adopt the opinion of those who hold that it was either a musical instrument or a tune; but of what particular kind I consider it of little importance to ascertain.” Of greater importance is the substance of the Psalm proper wherein David set us the example of praying in the morning. Spurgeon says, “An hour in the morning is worth two in the evening.” Another says, “To seek God early is to seek Him earnestly.”

Of even greater importance than praying early in the day is our heartcondition (Ps 66:18). Therefore David reminds himself of a God who hates wickedness, especially those who practise lying and deceit and murder. David’s prayers in the morning lead him to worship with others in God’s House, and should he be afar off, he would pray towards His holy temple. Do we seek God early everyday and do we go to Church every Lord’s Day? When in travel and are away from Church, do we set aside a time to worship Him under different circumstances?

As David is surrounded by enemies of all kinds, from the treacherous to the flattering (Prov 29:5), he prays for their destruction inasmuch as these who lay wait for him are rebels against the Lord. So David prays for God to lead him in a straight path lest he be sidetracked into their net. He encourages all who trust the Lord like him to rejoice in God their Defender. The God who hates iniquity will conversely bless the upright in heart. He will surround them with His favour and shield them from all harm. Will God grant us our requests? There are so many obstacles set up against us by our enemies, but with His help we will be delivered. He who seeks God every morning and every Lord’s Day in His House with godly fear and worship will not be ashamed.

THOUGHT: (Read Isaiah 55:6-7.)
PRAYER: Lord, may I seek Thee early every morning with godly fear.