DAILY READINGS: Exodus 17:1-16; Psalm 55:1-23; Acts 9:32-43
Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer…I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:1, 8
There are two great examples for us here. First of all, the Psalmist cries out to the Lord for help. But secondly, He affirms his belief that God has heard his cry. He gets into bed anticipating a good night’s rest because he has entrusted himself to the Lord and His goodness. What a pattern for us to follow! —G. Frear
Hear my call O Lord, and have mercy on me,
I know You hear my cry unto Thee,
You give me joy, more than harvest increase,
And I’ll lie down and sleep, in perfect peace. —G. F.