YOUR FAITHFULNESS REACHES TO THE SKIES
Paul says that all things work for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His plan (Romans 8:28). However, all things work for misfortune of those who despise God. Psalm 57 talks about this.
1. Have mercy on me (1-7)
David experienced discouraging disasters, yet he never lost faith that God was on his side and protected him. Though the times were hard, all worked for his good (2). His faith is astonishing. By asking for mercy, he found continual refuge under God's wings. God sent his protective angel from Heaven, though it wasn't an angel with six wings, it was God's word (3), which inspired hope, vision and faith. His word sufficiently encouraged David so that he had the strength to continue on his way. His situation was so dangerous that it was like prey falling into the lion's claws. Yet, his humble prayer went up to God, as well as his heart to glorifier God in every way. We must know that God is above the heavens and His name is glorious, while man is but a mortal. We have the duty to elevate divine majesty.
2. Faithfulness and love (7-11)
Two word groups appear twice in this psalm. First, the psalmist tells of the greatness of faithfulness and love, two representative attributes of God who revealed his thoughts (3,10). Through these, God consoles men and lights their way. These two attributes are very spirituel and reach to the heavens. The philosophies of the world, though exquisit, are only a chasing after the wind. People who meditate these philosophies are ephemeral. Then, the psalmist tells of the elevation of God's name and how His glory fills the earth. This is the purpose of a Christian's life. In this impious world, it seems that God's name has long since fallen to the ground, which is why the psalmist wanted to sing aloud in the early morning God's attributes. He wanted to rise early and wake the dawn since it was the best moment of the day to meditate God's glory.
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