Psalm 57 - Shivers

Psalm 57:1-3, 7-11 NIV

Have mercy on me, my God, h

ave mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. 

I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings

until the disaster has passed. 

I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me. 

He sends from heaven and saves me, 

rebuking those who hotly pursue me— 

God sends forth his love and his faithfulness. 

My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; 

I will sing and make music. 

Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! 

I will awaken the dawn. 

I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; 

I will sing of you among the peoples. 

For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; 

your faithfulness reaches to the skies. 

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; 

let your glory be over all the earth.

The other day there were strong and violent storms that ripped through the area. I was at a party on deck. We quickly ran to take shelter under the roof of the shelter. I was drenched and shivering. Psalm 57 has our writer fighting off the shivers. He's living among the enemy. He cries out to God for help.

Although it's poetry, he repeats his thoughts as if to console himself. Twice he asks for mercy. Twice he says his heart is steadfast. He looks to God for help and shelter. He looks to the God, who created heaven and earth, to send down his rescue, his justice.

The next time the storms of life threaten you, seek shelter in God Almighty. Remind yourself, twice if necessary, that the Lord is with you. There's no need to shiver. Be thou steadfast in the Rock, who is Jesus Christ!