Psalms 63

Passage

During King David’s reign his son Absalom attempted to take over power by coaxing the people to follow him instead of his father. In 2 Samuel 15 the story of the takeover has David fleeing Jerusalem for the wilderness of Judah. It is in this setting, probably one of the lowest moments of David’s life, when he writes Psalm 63.

This psalm shows David’s heart as he praises God for all He has done for him, and surrenders his outcome with trust for God’s justice. We have all had those times when we felt there was nothing else to cling on to. Who do we focus on in those times of trouble, ourselves or God? What do we need to do to lose ourselves to God and trust Him?