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Psalm 60:2c "Heal its breaches..."

Day 213 – Psalm 60

“Heal its breaches…” Psalm 60:2c

KNOWLEDGE OF GOD

David’s knowledge of God had been acquired over many years. Some sources of his knowledge may be cited:-

1. From the written Scriptures (The law of Moses- The Torah).

2. From the prophet Samuel (1 Samuel 13, 16, 19).

3. From personal experiences of God’s deliverance from disastrous situations (as mentioned in the Davidic psalms).

STANDING IN AWE OF GOD

David stood in awe of God each time he prayed. In special circumstances, such as this one, David once again appealed to God in deep humility.

“You have made the earth tremble;
You have broken it;
Heal its breaches, for it is shaking.”
Psalm 60:2

1. YOU

a) Only God can make the earth tremble.
b) Only God can break the earth.
c) Only God can cause the earth to shake.

2. Imagery employed

a) This is an imagery of an earthquake.
b) Perhaps David recalled reading about God causing an earthquake to swallow up the sons of Korah and others who rebelled against the leadership of Moses (Numbers 16).

3. Contrite prayer for healing

a) David was conscious that God could cause Israel’s army to be defeated by its enemies.
b) Severe defeat at the hands of enemies may well be likened to an earthquake disaster; many lives would be lost!

c) David pleaded to God for healing of its breaches. (Psalm 106 is a didactic-historical psalm where both “earthquake” and “breaches” were mentioned; Psalm 106:17,23)