Psalm 71:1-13
With Fred “otherwise occupied” for a bit, I guess you’re stuck with me again…
This psalm is a cry from the heart for God’s protection and deliverance. My guess is that we can all fairly readily “put ourselves into” the psalmist’s position, appealing to the Lord for rescue. For some of us, that may reflect very real current circumstances. For others, even when we are sitting in comfort we can reflect back on prior trials and difficulties that seemed (and were) insurmountable without the Lord’s grace. In all cases, the Lord remains our Rock of refuge. (v. 3)
Right now, knowing Fred’s situation while reading Psalm 71, I cannot help but read it from (what I imagine to be) his perspective. With the exceptions of the references to enemies and accusers in Ps. 71:10,11,13, it does not take much effort to imagine Fred as the psalmist. And so, I propose that we all, in one spirit, intercede for Fred with this psalm. God is indeed our Rock of refuge to which [we] may continually come.
Thanks for organizing us in our prayers and concern for Fred. He is one who ‘talks the talk’ and ‘walks the walk.’ We are united in asking for his ‘rescue and deliverance’. Fred, no doubt, has a direct line, but having done so much for us and St. Andrew’s, it should be easy for the rest of us to send along more prayer to amplify his need.