The Psalms of David are unique in that they are the outpouring of his soul- his desperation, desires, downfalls….yet overwhelming praise of God, his confidence and trust in Him and an intimacy that defies all human relationship! All of us at one time or the other can relate to its verses and find comfort and strength in life.

 

Psalm 86 too is a combination of prayer and praise. David cries to the Lord to save him, banking on God’s abundant mercy. Yet in the midst of the prayer is the Psalmist’s exultation in the greatness of God, his trust in God’s marvelous deeds which gives him hope of God’s timely help.

 

In the above verse, David declares the greatness of God : “among the gods, there is none like You, Lord; no deeds can compare with Yours.” God Himself declares that HE is God and there is no other (Isaiah 45:22). Further, in Isaiah 40:25: "To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One."  Truly there is none like Him! He is Incomparable! He is Infinite! He is the Immortal, Invisible, the Only God! (1Tim.1:17). See what the Bible says of all man-made idols to whom he tries to give his worship: “Their idols are like scarecrows in melon fields; Since they cannot walk, they must be carried. Do not be afraid of those idols, because they can’t hurt you, and they can’t help you either.” (Jer.10:5) Then why put your trust in them?

The Psalm itself displays the many characteristics of the Living God who is worthy of our worship:

1. He is forgiving, good and abounding in love (Psa 86:5)

2. One who hears our cry for mercy (Psa 86:6)

3. One who does great deeds (Psa 86:8)

4. A Great God who does marvellous deeds (Psa 86:10)

5. His name is to be feared (Psa 86:11)

6. One who delivers us from the depths (Psa 86:13)

7. A Compassionate and gracious God (Psa 86:15)

8. Slow to anger and abounding in love and faithfulness (Psa 86:15)

9. One who shows strength on behalf of His servants (Psa 86:16)

10. One who helps and comforts (Psa 86:17)

 

Who is like Him? Awesome in His majesty and Power yet gentle in His love, compassion and comfort to man! If only one would acknowledge Him as God and give his/her allegiance to Him! When all of creation begs our attention to the Creator God- He who created the heavens, and fashioned the earth, has not spoken in secret (Isa.45:18-19) – no one can miss His handiwork in  man himself (fearfully and wonderfully made –Psalm 139:14)- could we ever fully comprehend the amazing systems of our body that function to keep us alive?!

 

Dear friend, if you have not acknowledged GOD as your Maker, Creator, as the Only One who deserves your worship, your allegiance, let today be the day you do so. He is God – there is no other! He awaits to show Himself on behalf of those who acknowledge Him: “For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” (2Chron.16:9). Let us trust Him with our lives so that we will experience His love, grace, faithfulness, help and comfort! Let us like David fall on our knees and praise and worship this awesome God!

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Thought for the Day:

“We may ignore, but we can nowhere evade,

the presence of God.”

-C.S. Lewis

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