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PSALM 141

“My voice . . . my hands” (1–2). David was away from God’s house, but he knew he could worship the Lord even without a priest or an altar. His prayer would be like the incense on the golden altar (Exod. 30:1–10), and the lifting of his hands in praise like the burnt offering on the brazen altar (Exod. 29:38–41; Heb. 13:15). No matter where you are, worship the Lord!

“My mouth . . . my lips” (3–4). When evil is near you, and evil people tempt you, it is easy to say the wrong thing. It is the heart that needs protection (Matt. 12:34–37).

“My head” (5–7). “Faithful are the wounds of a friend” (Prov. 27:6): they may hurt, but like oil, they heal. Watch out for the kisses—and delicacies (v. 4)—of the enemy.

“My eyes” (8–10). Keep your eyes of faith on the Lord, and He will direct and protect your steps.

David gave himself to the Lord as the evening sacrifice, every part of his being (Rom. 12:1–2). This is the highest kind of worship and the greatest privilege.

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