Psalm 52 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 52.

Meditate on verse 1.

Why do you boast in evil, O mighty man?

The lovingkindness of God endures all day long.

Read 1 Samuel 21 and 22 to understand the events surrounding this Psalm of David. 

David was in the midst of wicked people.  They were workers of deceit who loved evil and falsehood (Psalm 52:2-3).  David could have been describing people you hear about in the news today.  These workers of deceit were part of David’s life. Notice how David hunkered down in the Truth of God in the midst of the evil around him. 

But God will break you down forever;

He will snatch you up and tear you away from your tent,

 and uproot you from the land of the living. 

The righteous will see and fear, and will laugh at him, saying,

 “Behold, the man who would not make God his refuge,

 but trusted in the abundance of his riches

 and was strong in his evil desire.”

—Psalm 52:5-7

As wickedness whirls around the world today, it more important than ever to know God and His Word and to meditate on His Truths day and night (Psalm 1:3).  Say, like David did, “I trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever” (Psalm 52:8b).

Pray Psalm 52:8-9 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“God, make _______ and me a green olive tree in Your house.

We trust in Your lovingkindness forever and ever.

We will give You thanks forever because You have done it.

We will wait on Your name, for it is good, in the presence of Your Godly ones.

In Your name, Jesus~”