Psalm 54:5

Psalm 54:5

Passing the buck

Following on from yesterday’s revelations it’s good to discover, once again, that in the Counselling Room of Almighty God there is the opportunity to “tell all”. He allows us to spill out all of our emotions and fears, anger and frustrations. We can almost hear Him asking, “So, how does that make you feel?” He wants us to be truthful with Him about the situations that have darkened our path, but also to be completely honest with ourselves about the resulting reactions and feelings and desires that have been stirred up within us. 

God already knows all about David’s problems and the relentless pursuit of his enemies, particularly Saul. The frustration of not being able to follow his calling. His inability to find people to trust, for all but a few seem to be deceitful and devious. The constant anxiety of not being able to plan ahead. Every day brings a hand to mouth existence and who knows what will happen tomorrow? All of this is historical fact and now we get a glimpse of how it makes David feel. “Let evil recoil on those who slander me; in Your faithfulness destroy them,” he cries. 

Is it not true that when people are the cause of our problems, we wish them out of the way? Of course we do, but dare we tell the Lord that this is our solution to the dilemmas we face? “Vengeance is mine” says the Lord. Romans 12:19. I think the whole point of this conversation between David and his Lord is that he is passing the buck, he is relieving himself of the responsibility of redress, he is inviting God to take revenge. Isn’t that a lot better than doing it ourselves – the way the world does? Is it not better to let go of those angry feelings by handing them over to the Lord and trusting Him to settle the scores? 

 

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