PSALM 13
Asking (1–2). Four times David asked, “How long?” He had prayed, but God had hidden Himself and not answered. David had examined his heart and knew of no reason why God should abandon him. The longer God waited, the more the enemy would succeed. When you have this same feeling, do what David did and talk to God with an honest and humble heart.
Arguing (3–4). Would God be glorified by David’s defeat? Would God’s cause be helped by David’s death? Should the enemy rejoice while God’s people suffer? David reasoned with God but did not try to tell God what to do. Sometimes prayer means wresthng.
Affirming (5–6). Faith does not always give answers, but it does give encouragement. No matter how successful the enemy appears to be, you can trust the Lord, rejoice in the Lord, sing to the Lord and know that He will always deal bountifully with you.
“It is faith’s work to claim and challenge lovingkindness out of all the roughest strokes of God.”
Samuel Rutherford
Don’t Despair
“How long?” is a question frequently asked in the Psalms: 6:3;