God Does and Will Provide

Scripture:
But I trust in your unfailing love;
    my heart rejoices in your salvation.
Psalm 13:5

Observation: David cries out to the Lord with a question - how long will the Lord wait to respond to his situation? However, he immediately clarifies that, regardless the answer to that question, he trusts in the Lord and rejoices in the very fact of salvation from God.

David was struggling and in need of God's intervention, and he openly questioned how long it was taking. He asks how long if God has forgotten him (v1), if he must go it alone (v2), and if his enemies will prevail (v2). He asks God to look upon him (v3) and to spare his life (v3) so his enemies won't celebrate (v4). And then David knows ... God will do it. God will bring salvation upon him (v5), and David will sing praises for all God has already done (v6).

This is the man after God's heart - the one who knows that God is at work in the dark times. He may ask God "when" and may even "if", but he knows God's ways are just and that there is plenty to already celebrate. God will provide salvation.

Application: I have seen God provide in my life, and I know he will provide in the future. While this psalm now speaks incredibly clearly to my heart - asking God how long the dark times will last, and if enemies will truly prevail - I continue to praise the Lord and honor him for all he has already done in my life. My life is great, and has never been less, since I began trusting even just a little bit in the Lord.

Jesus is my salvation, and the Lord God almighty is my provider. I can be at peace, and trust in his unfailing love.

Prayer: Lord, your love is just that, unfailing. You are all I need in life, and all sufficient at all times. I pray this day for my daily bread, and for the daily provision of my family. May you be with my children as they continue on their walks, lighting their path in clear, obvious, and unmistakable ways, so we can all be faithful to your direction and continue to receive your provision. Amen.