David is called the person after God’s personal coronary heart, so it does us very effectively to check, in-depth, how HE lives HIS life, that we may change into a folks after God’s coronary heart and this passage in Psalm 86 provides us nice perception into the center of his.
Bible Commentary: Psalm 86
Psalm 86:1-17
The very first thing to know is that David is in massive hassle when penning this or he’s actually making an attempt to get God’s consideration.
It might be that he’s been praying and never getting a solution or sudden devastation has stumble upon him. Both means, he desires God’s full consideration, He desires to be heard and answered.
You may see that in his sample of prayer.
Psalm 86:1 begins out, incline your ear to me.
He’s being very blunt with what he desires, hearken to me and reply me. Then he goes into why. I’m bothered and needy. There’s desperation and fervency in his prayer.
Then he states WHY God ought to hear in verse 2 – I’m a godly man. I’ve held your precepts, I do know you, I obey you, I run to serve you. You’re my God. My one and solely God. There aren’t any others.
Then, save your servant, reminding God, I’m yours and I’m your slave. My life is poured out to you. I’ll do no matter you ask me to do, even when it’s not what I personally wish to do, I’ll do it as a result of I really like you (John 14:15) and since I do know that you just alone know what’s finest (Jeremiah 29:11).
I’ll sacrifice to you and pour out my life to you as a drink providing. I do know that you’ve work for me to do, work that I can’t die till after it’s accomplished, subsequently, save me out of this mess as a result of this work that you’ve referred to as me to do isn’t but full (Ephesians 2:10).
There’s nonetheless extra to do. There’s nonetheless methods by which you need to use me. I do know that you don’t simply wish to shelve me, however to make use of me, and the way you’ve grown me and molded me, formed me into being like You for therefore lengthy. You wouldn’t let me simply die and let all YOUR arduous work on me (refining me) go to waste as a result of this life isn’t about me, it’s all about You, Lord.
There’s an acknowledgment right here that’s not boastful, however a daring confidence within the Lord when David says that he’s godly. He’s stating details primarily based upon a life poured out to Christ, a sample, a way of life.
It’s not that David has by no means sinned, however it’s that his real, true coronary heart desires so desperately to obey God and to be godly and that’s what he’s made his life to be about: obeying God regardless of the price.
After we put God first in our lives, solely good will come from it (Matthew 6:33).
One more reason why God ought to hear – I belief you. I’m not going to males, to people, I’m coming straight to you with this drawback as a result of I belief you.
Whereas searching for biblical counsel is a superb factor, nobody can ever “play” God to you. God can’t be changed by mere mortal. Your direct relationship between you and Christ is way superior to any human relationship, regardless of how shut that human relationship is.
I’ve realized to belief you, over time. You ARE precisely who You say You’re. All the pieces you declare about Your self within the Bible is totally true and David understands this. He’s seen it, experientially, performed out in his life.
One more reason is listed in verse 3 – I name upon you all day lengthy and right here we’ve perception. One thing is going on in David’s life (this may occasionally have been penned whereas being chased by Saul) AND he’s already been calling on God all day however there is no such thing as a reply.
That is how we all know David is near God. In your misery, how lengthy does it take you to cry out to God on this means, begging for Him to hearken to you?
For David, he’s used to HEARING from God (you may inform that from the textual content), so even sooner or later of not listening to from God, to him, looks like eternally. Him and God are very shut.
I’d additionally like to notice right here, one thing from my very own private life that will aid you in your Christian stroll as you search to know and perceive the Lord extra completely. At any time when I don’t hear from God and it’s been a day, on uncommon events, even two days go by and I’m simply not listening to from God (via Scripture and prayer), it’s nearly at all times as a result of God is testing me.
He desires to see what I’m going to do. However we as believers, need God to TELL US what to do. It makes issues simpler for us. Simply inform me what to do, I obey, bada-bing-bada-boom I’m achieved.
However God is desirous to stretch us in our development, for us to have the ability to make godly choices on our personal typically, not simply utilizing Him as a crutch to make these choices FOR us.
I do know that that is what He’s achieved with me a number of instances and so I point out it in an effort to aid you in these instances the place you might not be listening to from God, possibly He’s silent.
Generally it’s sin, you’re in sin and He goes removed from that but when you already know it’s not sin (you’re strolling within the spirit, have prayed for God to forgive all of your identified and unknown sins lately), then He might be testing you to see the way you’ll deal with the scenario and what you’ll do.
God already is aware of what’s in our hearts, however He desires to SEE IT on show, and so typically, He’ll give us assessments right here and there to strengthen our religion in Him. Am I going to freak out about this example and do issues my very own means, for instance, or am I going to belief Him, regardless of what’s occurring and obey Him from the earlier convictions I’ve obtained and simply maintain going and wait upon Him to disclose Himself once more, possibly in a time after I’m not so emotional about issues?
In verse 4, he’s reminding God once more how I’m yours (I elevate up my soul to You). I’m your baby and that calls for sure care and concern as a Father cares for His youngsters. There’s an acknowledgment of God’s safety right here, but additionally His sovereignty over all issues.
At this level, it’s very clear David is lining his thoughts, ideas, coronary heart, and perspective as much as God’s and issues not from his personal viewpoint, however from God’s and that is the very key to find out how to be a person after GOD’S coronary heart!
After we search to know issues from God’s perspective, not our personal in the whole lot we do and the whole lot we see, you might be assured to see some huge knowledge!
Really I say to you, the way in which to be a person after God’s personal coronary heart, like David, is to see issues from God’s distinctive and great, good perspective.
That is additionally necessary after we need an answered prayer. We should be totally listening to God, totally within the thoughts of God, totally submitting to HIS will. HE alone is King.
If we’re not keen to place God above ourselves and the whole lot else in life, we’re not worthy of Him (Matthew 10:37). We should hand over the whole lot for Him, die to ourselves day by day, and take up our cross and observe Him, second by second.
That may be troublesome at instances because the world seeks to entice us, to cling to us, to stay to us, to get us to sin, and typically these issues even come from well-meaning folks (suppose: household). We should not give in our fulfill our worldly lusts (wanting consideration, searching for to only “match” in with others, wanting issues we ought to not), however to maintain our minds pure and holy, fixated on Jesus always.
Then in verse 5, he begins to name on God’s character. God doesn’t ignore His youngsters. God, you might be good. You’re able to forgive. You’re plentiful in mercy to everybody, how far more you’d be merciful to me, Your baby. Somebody who’s making an attempt so arduous to be godly, to be a biblical man, to be a Christian above reproach, to be good and innocent in all my methods.
God doesn’t grade on a curve. He doesn’t permit some sins to cross via as a result of others are being worse than you. He expects us all to face for our personal actions, consciences, and ideas earlier than Him and there’s a normal. BUT to the one who’s making an attempt their guts out to BE that man, who’s forsaking all sin, and striving day by day to be the person God desires him to be, there is no such thing as a punishment in that as a result of God is aware of the center.
He is aware of you’re making an attempt your very best and He is aware of once you’re not. While you’re simply faking repentance, saying the way you’re torn however not likely that means it since you’re by no means keen to surrender your sin, that you just’re blaspheming God, not worshipping God however worshipping your self as a substitute, however are reasonably simply SAYING you’re scuffling with it to maintain a very good standing with somebody.
And a few persons are good at enjoying the repentance card however their hearts are nonetheless vastly corrupt. That is deceit and whilst you can idiot some people, you can not idiot God. He is aware of the distinction.
So by now, David’s been clear – hear and reply me, as a result of I’m godly and since you’re God. You’re good, you’re the one One, I’m submissive, I’m GENUINELY doing what you need me to do.
Then once more in verse 6 – hearken to me, I’m begging you.
If you find yourself real in your prayer and you utilize this as a sample of prayer and it flows out of your coronary heart, begging God to reply, lining your coronary heart as much as His, calling on His character, telling Him you’re godly, you’re keen on Him, I’ve by no means seen God NOT reply such a petition.
It could take an hour to get a solution, however God WILL be there to reply you, as a result of your coronary heart is FULLY submissive to His.
Then in verses 8-10, once more calling on God’s character – You’re the solely God. Everybody will admit that You’re God (Philippians 2:10-11) as a result of it’s true, You’re nice, You do superb issues.
In verse 11, the ask.
Train me. He’s not asking God to deal with the scenario, although I’m certain he has requested that, however right here, he’s asking for knowledge (James 1:5).
It’s a prayer he KNOWS God will reply, by God’s personal Phrase.
Within the latter half of verse 11, I’ll…
It’s a promise.
IF you educate me, I’ll do that…
I’ll stroll in your fact. I’ll do what you need me to do. I’ll obey, simply inform me what to do. I actually wish to obey You, it’s the best want of my coronary heart, however I don’t know but what to obey or what to do. Present me the way in which, information me alongside the trail, assist me to know what to do so that I obey You.
Identical factor in verse 12 – I’ll…
Right here’s one other promise, I will even give due to you (KJV states I’ll) and right here’s the place I wish to cease you as a result of this can be a main level.
There’s VALUE to God in our obedience, He desires that, however He additionally desires our mouths. He desires us to be joyful so we are able to inform others about it. There’s a LOT of worth in our reward.
We’re at all times praising SOMEthing.
Open our checkbook registers and I can let you know what you reward. 💯
Do you spend an infinite quantity of your extra cash on meals? You like meals. Possibly you spend it on a passion? Possibly touring? Possibly in your children? No matter it’s, that’s what you reward.
The identical factor is true of our lips. What can we spend our phrases on?
What do you speak about probably the most?
It’s a mirrored image of your coronary heart and if somebody is at all times speaking about God, that type of way of life praises God, it worships Him.
David telling God he’ll give thanks is telling God, I’ll do extra service for you, I’ll carry others to you, I’ll present them what a holy God You’re as a result of I’ll reward YOU!
Not cash, not a passion, not touring or every other factor, however I’ll reward YOU, the Residing God.
The reward of our lips is effective to God. 💎
And we are able to perceive that. Should you come to me and ask me if I favored a selected film that simply got here out within the theaters, that you just’re fascinated about going to observe it however you’re simply undecided about it, you’re more likely to see that film if I let you know that it was an incredible film and it is best to positively see it.
All of us can perceive that phrase of mouth is highly effective. This praising of our tongues, in the identical means pleases God, it makes Him completely satisfied.
That promise to God that David is making is likely one of the finest issues we can provide God. An obedient, submissive coronary heart, holiness, and the reward of our lips are the very best items to God, out of an plentiful coronary heart, passionate for Him that we love and adore Jesus Christ.
He goes on, I’ll glorify Your title eternally. I’ll reward you eternally if you happen to assist me. Not only a one-time phrase, however on a regular basis praising God. I’ll inform them about your graciousness (verse 13) and the way you saved me from demise. It will glorify You.
This can be a actually POWERFUL promise to God that God would love. He’s seeing the world, via God’s eyes, is aware of what God values and is then promising it to Him. David is VERY near God as a result of He is aware of how God thinks ((not completely, in fact (Isaiah 55:9), however He is aware of sufficient about God to know what genuinely pleases Him)).
It’s higher for another person to say God is nice than for God to say He, Himself, is nice. Give it some thought once more…
To the people, reward from one other human means extra. It’s an affidavit. Which advice for a film would you’re taking extra severely? If the corporate who made the film mentioned it’s nice or if one in all your shut buddies mentioned it’s nice?
You may go proper now to my printables store and see beautiful printables, however with out OTHER folks saying how they love them, you’ll be lots much less seemingly to purchase.
Testimonies MATTER. They’re a giant deal and David understands that.
In spite of everything that, he will get to the meat of the matter in verse 14 – persons are making an attempt to kill me. Not simply ANY folks, VIOLENT males. And once more, why God ought to aspect with David – they don’t seem to be Your youngsters. I’m. You’re on my aspect, not theirs, as a result of I’m a baby of Yours.
Verse 15, once more you see him calling on God’s character. You’re compassionate. You’re gracious. You’re plentiful in mercy and fact, gradual to anger. Choose me. Flip to me. Select me. Assist ME, not them (verse 16), save ME, give me energy to endure this.
And David’s remaining purpose in verse 17 why he desires this, his personal private purpose. All the pieces prior to now was about God, that is now about David, HIS “why”.
In order that they are going to be ashamed.
That his attackers will perceive he’s of God. Not solely as a witness to them, however as JUSTIFICATION TO his enemies! I’m proper, you’re unsuitable. Present them I’m proper they usually’re unsuitable since you selected ME, that I’m a real believer. I’m on the best aspect of eternity. I’m proper with God. I belong to Him.
Present the world that you just selected me. Present the world their corrupt hearts and depraved deeds. Make their hearts plain to see. Justify me and my righteousness to the world in order that I could also be used for You and Your functions and present them to be false, in order that the world isn’t deceived of who YOU are, Lord.
This prayer is a fantastically laid out argument on his personal behalf. It’s as if he’s the Plaintiff in a courtroom scene, describing what’s occurring to the choose and saying, “Decide pretty, for I do know you’re a truthful and ideal choose”.
One of these prayer, the place his coronary heart is asking out to God is answered in a MASSIVE means and we all know that from David’s life.
Saul, the king chasing him along with his military (to kill David), finally dies, however not by David’s hand and David takes his throne. Bam, achieved.
This isn’t to be manipulated. You can not idiot God, however reasonably serves to us as a very nice sample of prayer after we are in dire straights and can’t appear to get ahold of God.
Sample:
- Be clear with what you need
- Undergo God genuinely (Matthew 6:7)
- Line your coronary heart up with God’s
- Why God ought to hearken to you (guarantees, calling on God’s character)
- Ask what you need
- Your individual the reason why you need it
- Look ahead to God to reply (James 1:6-8, James 5:16b)