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Psalm 54:1b "Vindicate me by Your strength."
Day 147 – Psalm 54
“Vindicate me by Your strength.” Psalm 54:1b
DIRE CIRCUMSTANCES
David found himself in a very tight spot. Nobody could be trusted easily. He must have been astonished that the town of Keilah would betray him after he helped them significantly to fend off an attack from the Philistines.
He fled to the wilderness of Ziph, and this was in the territory of Judah! Nevertheless the Ziphites felt a greater sense of loyalty and allegiance to King Saul, and had plotted to betray David.
CRYING OUT TO GOD
David knew that the wisest course of action was to turn to God in prayer.
“Save me, O God, by Your name,
And vindicate me by Your strength.”
Psalm 54:1