Psalm 52 - 3.24.25
Scripture
Psalm 52:7-9
7 “Here now is the man who did not make God his stronghold but trusted in his great wealth and grew strong by destroying others!” 8 But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. 9 For what you have done I will always praise you in the presence of your faithful people. And I will hope in your name, for your name is good.
Observation
In this Psalm, King David is exposing the deceit and evil of Doeg the Edomite, who “informed Saul of David’s whereabouts.” “King David wrote this Psalm during the period when Saul was seeking his life.” (Reference: biblegateway.com footnotes)
King David is comparing and contrasting those like Doeg who trust in wealth, do evil and grow strong by destroying others, to those who trust in God’s unfailing love and hope in His good name alone!
Application
Take some time to meditate on God’s unfailing love and pour out that love on others!
When we put our hope in anything but Jesus, we will always be disappointed. People and relationships will fail us; money and success fails; our possessions fail us; beauty fails and even our health fails. There is only ONE thing that will never fail us and that is Christ’s unfailing love.
Let’s set aside time to meditate on His unfailing love and faithfulness towards us, everyday this week.
However, it’s not enough to just keep His love to ourselves! We need to share it with others too! What are some ways that we can pour out that love on others this week? (Examples include providing for a need, blessing with a meal or a gift, writing a note of encouragement/blessing, spending time with them, sharing the Gospel message, inviting to church, being generous with our finances to further the Kingdom, etc.)
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for Your love that never fails. Thank You that when we seek You, You will always be found. I praise You for being a God who never changes, especially in Your affection for us. Please forgive me for the many times I have sought worth in things that fail. May I always fill myself up with You so that I could pour out Your love and joy to others as well. Amen.
-Michelle Gaddi