God Cares for His People
Every believer faces difficult times in their lives. Often these times will occur because we seek to live godly lives in a world that hates godliness (2 Tim 3:12). This is nothing new, for believers have always faced troubles and persecution for their faith in God and commitment to live obedient to His word. In Psalm 28 David is facing troubles from the ungodly around him. In this psalm David prays to God (1-5) and praises God for His hearing of his prayer (6-9).
David is desperate for God’s help because of his suffering from the ungodly (28:3-4). These people are workers of iniquity and are hypocritical as well (28:4). They speak “peace,” yet there is only evil intent in their hearts (28:3). David knows that without the LORD he will surely die (28:1). David cries out to his LORD, his rock, for help (28:1-2). He prays that God would hear his prayer (28:1), and that God would execute judgement on the sin and evil around him (28:4-5). David knows that even though it seems like evil is triumphing, God will “tear them down” from their lofty places in judgment (28:5).
This psalm finishes on a positive note. David praises the LORD because he knows that God has heard his cries (28:6). Brethren, God always listens to the prayers of His people (Jn 9:31). Praise Him for that fact and thank him from your heart (28:6-10). Know that you can trust God in the midst of trying circumstances, He is your defence (28:7-8). He is your help and source of the strength as you persevere in your trial (28:7). He alone is your salvation (28:8). He is your Great Shepherd who carries you in His arms forever (28:9).