Listening & Learning — A Devotional

Psalm 54:6–7

HIS DESIRE

Psalm 54:6-7. “I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O Lord; for it is good. For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.”

HIS DESIRE. They are there: looking, seeking, searching – For me, Why is this so? What shall I do? They are not satisfied with my silence – They want my soul – they want denial – They want to justify evil reports – Save me, O God!

Those I don’t even know – total strangers, For reasons beyond reason – unite, Not satisfied with innuendo – Determined to stop truth – God’s truth. They want to stop His kingdom from growing – Hear me, O God!

What is the way to deal with this? I will trust God, who is omniscient – I will offer the sacrifice of praise – I will give thanks for the blessings I experience. I will rest in the knowledge of God’s goodness – I will praise Thee, O God!

“Father, I do not know how to deal with part-truths and innuendos. I am going to leave all that people say to Thy infinite knowledge. It is a concern, though, that some who know me are trying to undermine my work and reputation. Father, I trust Thee to do whatever brings the greatest glory to Thee through Thy servant. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”