The Lord Saves Me

The Irish potato famine in 1840 is an example of a world-wide catastrophe. More than a million people died in that disaster, while another million or more left home to cross the ocean and emigrate to America. These travelers were driven by hunger and heartache to find some measure of hope for their lives.

When I turn to Psalm 55, I see where David shares how he pursued hope. Verses 4 & 5 tell us that David’s experience was enough to break him emotionally. Verse 6 outlines how David’s reaction was to pray: “Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.”

We have only recently survived a global pandemic. If you watch the news, you’ve seen reports of the unrest on our college campuses. The world seems to be at war, and we, too, can often feel the need to flee to safety in the midst of all our circumstances. David had several options, but he chose to run to God instead of running from his heartache. Verse 16 says, “As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me.”

God will carry us through our darkest days and deepest fears. In Revelation 21:4, God promises that one day He will wipe away every tear from our eyes. David chose to run to God, and you and I can do the same thing. Whether it be potato famine, a Covid pandemic, unrest on college campuses, or war, we are reminded of what David says in verse 16, “As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me.”

Prayer – Almighty Father, when life feels overwhelming, give me strength. Give me Your presence and comfort, for without You, I am lost! Amen.

Psalm 55:16 – “As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me.”

By the Rev. Tommy Herndon
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