I Call Upon the Lord

God's Prophets Demand Justice
God' Prophets Demand Justice

Advocates of Justice for All


God Demands Justice

2 Samuel 22:1-7  The Message

22 David prayed to God the words of this song after God saved him from all his enemies and from Saul.

^2-3 God is bedrock under my feet,
    the castle in which I live,
    my rescuing knight.
My God—the high crag
    where I run for dear life,
    hiding behind the boulders,
    safe in the granite hideout;
My mountaintop refuge,
    he saves me from ruthless men.

⁴ I sing to God the Praise-Lofty,
    and find myself safe and saved.

^5-6 The waves of death crashed over me,
    devil waters rushed over me.
Hell’s ropes cinched me tight;
    death traps barred every exit.

⁷ A hostile world! I called to God,
    to my God I cried out.
From his palace he heard me call;
    my cry brought me right into his presence—
    a private audience!

For Reflection 

David had supreme trust in God.  He sought and found God.  David, unlike other kings, did not seek the approval of men.  David was a righteous, just and compassionate leader.  This is a song of praise raised to God for God's abiding comfort and guidance and protection.  David, like all of us who are God seekers, found a private relationship with God.

Pray

prayers of praise for God's abiding grace.  Praise God for freeing you to follow in God's footsteps with Christ.  Praise God for God's protection.  Praise God for the opportunities to serve in God's angel army.