Psalm 57 Complete Jewish Bible
57 (0) For the leader. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” By David, a mikhtam, when he fled from Sha’ul into the cave:
2 (1) Show me favor, God, show me favor;
for in you I have taken refuge.
Yes, I will find refuge in the shadow of your wings
until the storms have passed.
3 (2) I call to God, the Most High,
to God, who is accomplishing his purpose for me.
4 (3) He will send from heaven and save me
when those who would trample me down mock me. (Selah)
God will send his grace and his truth.
5 (4) I am surrounded by lions,
I am lying down among people breathing fire,
men whose teeth are spears and arrows
and their tongues sharp-edged swords.
6 (5) Be exalted, God, above heaven!
May your glory be over all the earth!
7 (6) They prepared a snare for my feet,
but I am bending over [to avoid it].
They dug a pit ahead of me,
but they fell into it themselves. (Selah)
8 (7) My heart is steadfast, God, steadfast.
I will sing and make music.
9 (8) Awake, my glory! Awake, lyre and lute!
I will awaken the dawn.
10 (9) I will thank you, Adonai, among the peoples;
I will make music to you among the nations.
11 (10) For your grace is great, all the way to heaven,
and your truth, all the way to the skies.
12 (11) Be exalted, God, above heaven!
May your glory be over all the earth!
The Word of God for the Children of God.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
continually surrender to God when a blank canvas is before you.
2 (1) Show me favor, God, show me favor;
for in you I have taken refuge.
Yes, I will find refuge in the shadow of your wings
until the storms have passed.
3 (2) I call to God, the Most High,
to God, who is accomplishing his purpose for me.
Surrendering to God is an indelible, unavoidable part of the Christian faith.
We know because countless times Scripture reminds us of our need to repent, turn from sin, crucify selfish desires, so we may be attuned to the will of God.
Surrender isn’t just a “one and done” common struggle people face when fully engaged in their trusting of God in the beginning of their faith, but as they grow and experience the most diverse trials, and develop in their walk with Him too.
While many of us would like the apparent ease of “raising their arms or falling to their knees” surrendering to be a one-and-done phenomenon, it just isn’t.
Surrender is something required day after day.
It’s a continual, progressive, and life-long sacrificial pursuit of chipping away at our hyper graffitied self until all that’s left is Christ and His desires for us.
To understand surrender, we have to biblically define the task itself: Letting go of our over active self control, yielding to God’s purposes—no matter the cost.
Understanding Surrender to God
In Mere Christianity, writer, scholar, and theologian C.S. Lewis pens these words:
“Christ says ‘Give me All. I don’t want so much of your time, and so much of your money and so much of your work: I want You. I have not come to torment your natural self, but to kill it. No half-measures are any good. . . Hand over the whole natural self, all the desires which you think innocent as well as the ones you think wicked–the whole outfit. I will give you a new self instead. In fact, I will give you Myself: my own will shall become yours.’”
In Psalms 57:2, the King James Version reads:
“I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.”
This verse, attributed to David as the author, is a heartfelt plea to God for help and protection. In this verse, David acknowledges the sovereignty and power of God, expresses his ‘white flag’ trust and dependence on Him in times of trouble.
The theme of trust and reliance on God is central to this verse.
David, who often found himself in perilous situations throughout his life, regularly turned to God for guidance and protection.
In this verse, he affirms his faith in God as the “most high” and the one who “performeth all things” for him.
This demonstrates David’s unwavering confidence in God’s ability to intervene, work His healing on his behalf, no matter what circumstances he may be facing.
The context of this verse is crucial to understanding its significance. David composed this psalm while fleeing from King Saul, who was seeking to kill him.
Despite being in a perilous situation, David’s focus remains on God and his unwavering faith in His ability to save and deliver him.
This psalm serves as a reminder that even in the midst of adversity, we can find comfort, strength, in turning to God’s wisdom versus our own, asking for help.
The symbolism of God as the “most high” conveys his supreme authority and power. This title highlights the transcendence of God and serves as a reminder of His ability to rule over all things.
By addressing God as the “most high,” David acknowledges his subordination to Him and affirms his abiding belief in God’s capacity to intervene in his life.
Additionally, the phrase “God that performeth all things for me” emphasizes God’s role as the ultimate provider and sustainer.
This recognition of God’s sovereignty and control over all things reflects David’s unwavering trust in God’s ability to orchestrate events in his favor.
David’s acknowledgment of God’s sovereignty serves as an inspiration for today’s generation of believers, all generations yet to be, to wave their ‘white flag’ trust in God’s providence and faithfulness, even in the face of adversity.
This verse also carries a universal message about the nature of God and His willingness to respond to the prayers of those who seek Him. It serves as a comfort to believers, reminding them they can confidently bring their concerns and needs before God, knowing that He is able and willing to act on their behalf.
Psalms 57:2 is the Psalmist’s powerful declaration of ‘waving his white flag’ trust and reliance on God, even in the midst of challenging circumstances.
David’s unwavering faith and trust in God’s ability to intervene and provide for him serves as a model for believers of all generations to struggle to emulate.
This verse serves as a reminder of the sovereignty and faithfulness of God and encourages believers to turn to Him in times of trouble. Through its themes of struggle, surrender, faith, trust, dependence, and the sovereignty of God, this verse offers that fortress of comfort, strength to those who seek refuge in Him.
While there are numerous examples of surrender in the Scriptures, Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and Abraham’s willingness to leave his homeland for a promised land of “milk and honey” sacrifice Isaac are 2 of the most profound.
In Matthew 26:36-46, Jesus’ desires matched God’s.
We often have a misconception that surrender means God will make you do things you hate. I spent years wrestling with the idea of getting out of nursing because I was fearful it was my life’s purpose, God’s will, and I am being selfish.
But friends, the wholehearted desires God’s given us should, can, bring us joy.
If we believe in Jesus and fully trust Him with our lives, our hearts and desires should align with His. Yes, He may ask us to do impossible, scary and confusing things, but never without true reason or cause. Just look at Jesus and Abraham.
Jesus died on the cross for our sins because He loved us and trusted that God must have something better for Him. It wasn’t painless, pretty, enjoyable, or fun for Him to endure. But He surrendered His life to the point of death for us.
Meanwhile, Abraham had been promised a son.
And not just any son, but a son through which his descendants would be named.
When God commanded him to put his promised Isaac on the altar as a sacrifice, he surrendered to God, he didn’t falter. Abraham knew what God had promised but also trusted if this was God’s plan He must have something better in store.
In both of these biblical examples of surrender, we learn that faith plays a role.
Surrender isn’t just about blind obedience but steadfast trust and unwavering respect. It’s our struggle; trusting God’s goodness and sovereignty that as we grow in our relationship with Him, the desires of our hearts will match His.
1. Realize that surrender doesn’t mean throwing your dreams out the window.
2. Know that God asks us to surrender for our good.
3. Focus squarely on the Word of God and God’s indelibly faithful promises.
4. Acknowledge and confess the absolute sovereignty of God in all things.
5. No one is more righteous than God, is smarter or more wiser than God.
6. We can never be perfect, or more perfect or more powerful than God.
7. God’s purpose for us will always be better than any purpose we “design.”
8. God is always going to have His “way” His “truth” and His “life” with us.
9. We can never overpower God nor can we ever outlive him, out create Him.
10. Therefore, cease striving, know that only God is, can be, will be, GOD!
In the name of God, the Father and God the Son and God the Holy Spirit,
Let us Pray,
Psalm 29 Complete Jewish Bible
29 (0) A psalm of David:
(1) Give Adonai his due, you who are godly;
give Adonai his due of glory and strength;
2 give Adonai the glory due his name;
worship Adonai in holy splendor.
3 The voice of Adonai is over the waters;
the God of glory thunders,
Adonai over rushing waters,
4 the voice of Adonai in power,
the voice of Adonai in splendor.
5 The voice of Adonai cracks the cedars;
Adonai splinters the cedars of the L’vanon
6 and makes the L’vanon skip like a calf,
Siryon like a young wild ox.
7 The voice of Adonai flashes fiery flames;
8 the voice of Adonai rocks the desert,
Adonai convulses the Kadesh Desert.
9 The voice of Adonai causes deer to give birth
and strips the forests bare —
while in his temple, all cry, “Glory!”
10 Adonai sits enthroned above the flood!
Adonai sits enthroned as king forever!
11 May Adonai give strength to his people!
May Adonai bless his people with shalom!
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
Loving God, Living God, Loving Hope, Living Hope, Loving Living Life His Way! "Many things are possible for the person who has hope. Even more is possible for the person who has faith. And still more is possible for the person who knows how to love. But everything is possible for the person who practices all three virtues." - Brother Lawrence (1605-1691), Practicing the Presence of God (1692). 