Remembering the Faithfulness of God. God's Word is so powerful and so pointed, it speaks to us about how we are to live out our lives and how we are to trust the Lord in every situation that we face.  Psalm 57 is an excellent reminder of the faithfulness and trustworthiness of God even at the most difficult times.  David the Shepherd boy anointed for the position ofKing of Israel is running from Saul.  David has already seen the Hand of God numerous times; he has killed a bear and a lion while watching his flocks. God then uses David to bring about a great victory over the enemies of Israel but killing Goliath. Things had been going pretty well, no problems people liked David and he was on his way to fulfill the call and the plan of God.  Just one small problem, even though David had been anointed future King, the current King Saul had other ideas.  Saul wanted to kill David at all cost; he pursued this hero of Israel in order to kill him.  David had seen God's hand again and again in his life, but just like us he needed to remember God's faithfulness.  There may be times in our life that we wonder whether the Lord has forgotten us or whether or not we will accomplish anything that matters for God.  Here David hiding in a cave running from Saul remembers a deep relationship with God that he can count on.  David reaffirms his hope in God and his confidence of the Lord's protection.  Look at verse 2 and see David's confidence and trust in the Lord revealed.

1 For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time he fled from Saul and went into the cave. To be sung to the tune "Do Not Destroy!" Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.
2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.
3 He will send help from heaven to rescue me, disgracing those who hound me. Interlude My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness.
4 I am surrounded by fierce lions who greedily devour human prey- whose teeth pierce like spears and arrows, and whose tongues cut like swords.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over all the earth.
6 My enemies have set a trap for me. I am weary from distress. They have dug a deep pit in my path, but they themselves have fallen into it. Interlude
7 My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!
8 Wake up, my heart! Wake up, O lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song.
9 I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations.
10 For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth.

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Why not take a moment now and thank the Lord for His love and provision, thank Him for His faithfulness and thank Him for His ability to keep us and use us.

Just like David we need to remember that God is the one who speaks life and hope. He is worthy of praise for His faithfulness, we are to exalt His name and remember, that He will fulfill His purpose for us.