Psalm 56
Scripture For The Day May 17th, 2024 "Psalm 56" - David wrote this Psalm at a time when he was captured by the Gath; refer to 1 Samuel 21:10-15. He felt alone and desperate. Further study shows that the lyrics were possibly set to a Jewish tune called "The Silent Dove in Distant Lands" or "A Dove on Distant Oaks". I was curious about this and so I went down a rabbit hole trying to find this Jewish melody. David was struggling in his spirit once again. This encourages my heart. David, the apple of God's eye, struggled in his spirit. and I gotta tell you, I struggle in my spirit from time to time. Be merciful to me, O God: David was in danger by not only Saul but the Philistines as well. He cried out to God. "Rescue me. Save me. Help me." He appealed to the Gracious Mercy of God. It wasn't about what he may have deserved but it was about a Loving Father. David was outnumbered. Psalm 56:3 was one of the verses that the kiddos and I mem