Blessed is the Man Who Trusts the Lord
“I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, and heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth— Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, and will trust in the Lord. Blessed is that man who makes the Lord his trust…” ~ Psalm 40:1-4a.
From these four verses, we are reminded of the grace and deliverance of God. Anytime you seem to be in a rough spot, it is important to be patient and trust in God.
- Because he hearkens. To hearken is more than just to hear. To hearken is to listen with great care. The word “inclined” in verse 1 means, “To stretch, to extend, to reach out, to bend or bow.” What an amazing thought that God would make such an effort to help our pitiful state! When you cry out to the Lord, he will move from where he is to where you are. You will no longer be alone.
- Because he helps. The “pit” and the “miry clay” in verse 2 describe two places of desperation from which there seems no possible deliverance. The pit is likened to something man has made: a dungeon, a cistern, a well. Sometimes we are cast into difficult places by others. The clay is, on the other hand, a natural calamity, that we probably ventured into in our own foolishness. But God will take us from the gutter to greatness; from sinking sand to solid stone.
- Because he heals. How many of us have lost our song? How many of us have lost our desire? How many of us have faith that has grown cold? While we have lost our sense of spiritual self, God has stayed the same. He can heal hardened hearts and remind us again of the goodness of his grace. Christians need to let God put a new song in their hearts that exits their lips in praise to their marvelous God. Let God do this great work in your life – no matter how long it has been since you first obeyed!
Remember that God hearkens, helps and heals. Let this reminder turn into praise for God in your life that will cause others to fear and respect the Lord. The psalmist offers this wonderful promise – “Blessed is that man who makes the Lord his trust…”
“But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name be joyful in You.” ~ Psalm 5:11
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