Our Daily Scripture – 2/6/24

SCRIPTURE:  PSALM 71

MEMORY VERSE:

‘Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.” (Psalm 71:9)

“But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.  My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long.” (Psalm 71:14-15)

“I will praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, O my God’ I will sing praise to you with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel.” (Psalm 71:23)

DAVID’S REQUEST FROM GOD:

  1.  Let me never be put to shame. (v. 1)
  2.  Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness; turn your ear to me and save me.  (v. 2)
  3.  Be my rock of refuge to which I can always go and give the command to save me. (v. 3)
  4.  Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of evil and cruel men. (v. 4)
  5.  Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone. (v. 9)
  6.  Be not far from me, O God; come quickly, O my God, to help me. (v. 12)
  7.  Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God. (v. 18)

DAVID’S PROMISE TO GOD:

  1.  I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. (v. 14)
  2.  My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long. (v. 15)
  3.  I will come and proclaim your mighty acts; I will proclaim your righteousness. (v. 16)
  4.  I will declare your marvelous deeds. (v. 17)
  5.  I will declare your power to the next generation. (v. 18)
  6.  I will praise you with the harp for your faithfulness. (v. 22a)
  7.  I will sing praise to you with the lyre. (v. 22b)
  8.  My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you. (v. 23)
  9.  My tongue will tell of your righteous acts all day long. (v. 24)

DAVID’S PERCEPTION OF GOD:

  1.  You have been my hope and my confidence since my youth. (v. 5)
  2.  From birth I have relied on you. (v. 6)
  3.  You are my strong refuge. (v. 7)
  4.  Your righteousness reaches to the skies.  No one is like you for you have done great things. (v. 19)
  5.  Even if I have troubles, you bring me up and restore my life again. (v. 20)
  6.  You increase my honor and comfort me once again. (v. 21)

THOUGHTS:

Since young until his mature years, David always depended and trusted God.  When he was old, he prayed that God would not abandon him.  When you are now old, trust God to help you.  Praise God for his righteousness and goodness.  Continue to pray, to praise and set your hope in Him.  Depend on his strength and be a good witness to point Christ to unbelievers.

David testified to others of all God had done for him.  Remembering our life’s blessings will help us to see the consistency of God’s grace throughout our lives.

During David’s sunset years, he remembered how God had been His constant helper in the past.  Likewise, as you grow old, your physical power wanes and you need God to be your constant help.  So, no matter what your situation is, keep on expecting His help and hope in Him so that you can keep serving Him.