“My times are in Your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.” Psalm 31:15 NIV
David affirms God’s sovereignty over all when he says, “My times are in Your hands.” Daniel 2:21 (NIV) uses this same Hebrew word for “times”: “He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others . . .”. Our God is not sitting on the edge of heaven, biting His nails as He sees the rebellion of the human race unfold. No one can thwart His purpose (Job 42:2). God has a sovereign plan for all of history. He is working all times and seasons, as well as our times, after the counsel of His will, for our ultimate good (Ephesians 1:11; Romans 8:28). We can know that when tragedy hits us, God is not asleep or on vacation. His sovereignty is a source of great comfort in times of trial. We can know that He has designed our distressing situation to teach us more about what it means to take refuge in Him. But God is not only the Sovereign of the universe, unapproachable in His splendour and might; He is also the personal God who knows and cares about every detail of our situation. This entire psalm is personal and intimate. Verse 14 says: “But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord, I say, ‘You are my God.’” It is not just that David knows God personally, but God also knows David personally, “I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.” (verse 7). Although David’s acquaintances had forgotten him, he knew that God had not forgotten him. Let us never forget that God has not forgotten us, no matter our situation or circumstances.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Lord, thank You that You have not forgotten us, and You care for us.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Thank You, Heavenly Father, that our times are in Your hands, nothing has taken You by surprise in our lives and You care for us even in the trials of life. AMEN
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