English Standard Version
Have you ever been so lost in the woods that no one can hear your cries for help? It's such a defeating feeling, to be that alone. It's scary and isolating.
But let's be honest -- we don't have to be deep in the woods for that to be true. We can feel that when we're surrounded by people. It's one of the paradoxes of our modern age -- we're more connected to people than ever, and yet we feel constantly alone. We feel isolated, and I don't even know that we know why. Maybe it's because so much of what is online feels fake and we're not making real connections any more. I wonder how many people have someone they can talk to about their deepest fears and insecurities. It all feels so vulnerable.
In Psalm 18, David is in a pretty bad place. There's cords of death and torrents of destruction, which is heavy. David is in despair.
And in the midst of this, God hears David's cry. Our prayers reach God's temple. Thanks be to God for that! God cares enough to listen, and as the Psalm continues, we see that not only does God hear, but also, God responds!
No comments:
Post a Comment