A Psalm of David. Plead my cause, O LORD, with those who strive with me; Fight against those who fight against me. Take hold of shield and buckler, And stand up for my help. Also draw out the spear, And stop those who pursue me. Say to my soul, "I am your salvation."

This is a complex Psalm, mixing our relationship with the culture in which we live and minister and our need for support from the LORD, God, the Almighty. But I am beginning to see in this study that our worship is often expressed as an intermingling of several aspects of our relationship with the LORD, God, the Almighty.

David jumps in feet first with the declaration that he needs help, no details of the jam he's gotten himself into this time. He knows that the LORD knows all the details; it is more of a confession of his need for help.

There is an interesting twist at the end. Sort of an “Oh, by the way, remind me that You are my salvation.” How often when I do remember to call on the LORD and then later start fussing because I've forgotten that I turned the problem over to Him. I think we are going to see that a couple of times later in this Psalm.

Reading

Morning Psalm 10, Noon Psalm 119:65-72, Evening Psalm 99.