Scripture to Read: Psalm 13:3–4
God gave David the freedom to share his heart. This should encourage us, for if God used David to pen the words as we’ve seen in Psalm 13, we can know that God wants us to be honest with Him no matter how we feel. Though we covered part of Psalm 13:3 in yesterday’s devotion, we come back to it as we examine Psalm 13:3–4, “Consider and answer me, O Lord my God; Enlighten my eyes, or I will sleep the sleep of death, 4 And my enemy will say, ‘I have overcome him,’ And my adversaries will rejoice when I am shaken.” David finished Psalm 13:3, saying he would surely die spiritually if God did not move on His behalf and fill Him. Our eyes must be opened to God and all He has for us. God led Paul to write this in Ephesians 5:13–16, “ But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. 14 For this reason it says, ‘Awake, sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.’ 15 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16 making the most of your time, because the days are evil.” Christ is our Light, and though Christ had not come yet, David knew that true Light was from God alone. If we’re not filled with Christ, then we will fall, and our enemies will boast that they have conquered us. David knew this. Therefore, we must make the most of every day.
Challenge & Application
· What did God teach you today about being open and honest with Him?
· How are you allowing the Light of Christ to fill you, and how are you being careful in how you live each day?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!