AS FOR ME, I TRUST IN THE LORD
Psalm 31
“In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me. Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge.”
What does it mean to trust in the Lord? David expresses his trust in the way he entrusts himself to God:
I have taken refuge in you – you are the one I turn to you when I need shelter
Let me never be put to shame – don’t let me be put in situations where I will dishonour your name
Deliver me in your righteousness – don’t let me be trapped into doing wrong and when I do right protect me from those who would take advantage of it
Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue – I’m sure that you will not ignore me or be deaf to my fears and pain
You are my rock and fortress – I depend on you for my stability and my defence
For the sake of your name lead and guide me – help me to walk in paths that will glorify your name
When you trust God in these ways you are not fearful to go out and do what is right and what will please him. You will be generous, compassionate and kind.
“Love the Lord, all his faithful people! The Lord preserves those who are true to him, but the proud he pays back in full. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”