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David recognises the state of his life. He has been besieged in his city, his eyes have grown weak with sorrow and, to his friends, he has become like “broken pottery”. His cry is that of the dying Stephen, not to mention Luther and even Christ himself in verse five: “Into your hands I commit my spirit”.
REFLECT
It is easy to feel besieged by the trials and troubles of your life. In fact, busyness can be a real cause of spiritual starvation. David felt that even to his friends he was like a broken piece of pottery – devoid of beauty, purpose and worth. Just bits, broken bits, lost bits.
RESTORE
The New Testament sees brokenness as the key to spiritual growth. In 2 Corinthians 4:7 Paul says: “we have this treasure in jars of clay”. Unless the jar breaks, the treasure is hidden. In verse 16 of the same chapter Paul says: “Therefore, we do not lose heart…” Just when we feel like “cracked pots” the Lord is ready to use us to share his treasure.
It’s when I am weak that I learn from where my strength comes from. Thanks!!
Amen!! Thank you ~ blessings!
I reread this Psalm before commenting – you are so right when you say that ‘busyness’ causes spiritual starvation. I have been guilty of it recently but this has stopped me in my tracks – thank you for reminding me of what is important.
Being hopelessly defeated and dispirited Just call on the Lord to take us out of the abyss and give us strength.
What a wonderful Psalm to return on. The Lord used this Psalm in December to reach my younger brother’s heart. He was baptized two weeks ago and continues to walk in the joy and strength of new life in the Lord.
It’s really awesome…. thanks for post