Daily Bread

First, I wait for your salvation (161-168). The Psalmist met persecution without cause, and he was distressed by false accusations. At such a time he did not try to defend himself, nor did he respond with accusations against his enemies. Instead he found joy and peace in the word of the Lord. He came to God in holy fear and trembled at his word. He didn't try to save himself; he waited on the Lord's salvation. He waited for the Lord who formed him and knew all his ways. Second, I long for your salvation (169-176). We live in times when many people have no direction. One who has no direction has lost their way, like a lost sheep. When we turn to the Lord and his word we have hope of being found by God and restored as his servant. The servant of God is the one who seeks God's deliverance. When we seek the Lord through his word, we put all of our hopes in him. Instead of longing for temporary deliverance from hardship, we long for true salvation, which only the Lord can provide. He becomes our hope of eternal salvation in this sinful world.

Prayer: Lord, you alone can truly deliver and truly save. Help me to place all of my hope in you.

One Word: The Lord is our salvation