MAY 10

Psalm 55:1-23
Memorise Psalm 55:17
“…Evening, and morning, and at noon, He shall hear my voice…”

God does not live in time and space. He does not wake in the morning, work when the sun is up and go to sleep at night like us. Christ said, “My Father worketh hitherto, and I work” (John 5:17). He is always working. His ear is always ready to listen and His hand to strengthen us at any time of the day.

David affirms this in his Psalm. David is desperately crying out to God as his enemies sought his life and his friends betrayed him (verses 12-14). Many commentators feel that this betrayer is Ahithophel, his counsellor who joined David’s son Absalom in rebellion against David. Imagine how David felt as he was on the run and in perpetual danger (verse 5). However, although he wished so much to “fly away” like a dove (verse 6), he drew strength from what he knew about God, that if he called upon Him, God would save him (verse 16). He also knew that no matter what time of the day he sought God, whether “evening, and morning, and at noon”, God would hear him. God does not sleep. He is ever near, just a prayer away.

Therefore, does it matter then what time you do your Quiet Time? Does it matter when you seek God? Some people may say that first thing in the morning before you start your day is the best time and there is no denying that there is much to be gained if you begin each day with God. However, if you are always rushing in the morning and rushing through your Quiet Time, it might be better to find another time of the day to do it. Some people prefer having their Quiet Time just before bed because they have wound down from their busy day and feel that their heart is most ready to read God’s Word then. Yet some people are so tired from the day that they fall asleep halfway through reading God’s Word. You need to decide which time of the day is best for you and make it part of your routine. What is most important is that you do it daily and that it is a truly “quiet” time where you can hide away from the world, and focus on reading God’s Word and praying to Him.

Thought: “Evening, and morning, and at noon”, God will hear us. Instead of just choosing one of these times, how about communing with Him all the time!
Prayer: Lord, thank Thee for being ever near to me no matter what time of the day it is. Please grant me the wisdom and discipline to know when the best time of the day to do Quiet Time is.