Today’s reading is Psalm 56.
Have you ever had the feeling of being watched? David did. He claimed his enemies lurked, watching his steps. They lay in wait for his life. It’s no wonder he spent nights tossing and turning. Some claim “wanderings” more accurately translates the word than “tossings.” “Wanderings” fits the historical context given in the ancient heading for the psalm. When Saul pursued David, he wandered in the wilderness just like the ancient Israelites. In 1 Samuel 21:10-15, he wandered into Gath. However, that didn’t work out well for him. The Philistines took hold of him and demanded Achish do something drastic with him.
Enemies and attacks pervade David’s life. The lurking enemies may be the Philistines in this psalm, possibly Saul, maybe both. The fear, the torment, the emotional pain increased as time went on. No wonder David cried. But what good did those tears accomplish?
Tears embarrass us. We wish we were stronger than to cry in the face of our pain and anguish. David cried. Did those tears mean anything? Yes. While the enemies kept track of David’s steps, God kept track of David’s tears. He collected them in a bottle. He wrote them in His book. God records these not merely for the sake of having a record. Rather, this record indicates God has a plan. He knows exactly how much pain our enemies cause. We leave vengeance to God because He knows precisely the degree of vengeance our enemies deserve. He knows the pain, the torment, the agony they caused. He collects the tears.
God sees your tears. Do not be embarrassed. Let God collect your tears. He will wipe them away. He will take vengeance on the impenitent enemy who causes them. Blessed are those who mourn. God will comfort you.
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