David’s Prayer is our Prayer – audio

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David’s prayer in Psalm 86:14-17 can apply to us today. He was concerned about the proud and violent men, and rightfully so. The wise man said these are some of the things that God hates (Proverbs 6:16-19). These things even happened to Jesus, and imagine how God felt when His only Son died for us.

As David acknowledged, God is “full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.” That is why God allowed Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. He loves us, and made it possible that our sins can be removed. In order to do that, though, we have to obey Him. He is the truth (John 14:6), and we can be saved if we follow Him.

David prayed that mercy and strength would be given him. This prayer was answered! God is rich in mercy, evident by sending us His Son (Ephesians 2:4-5)! Likewise, our strength is found through Christ (Philippians 4:13).

As David concluded his prayer, he requested a sign for good so that those who hated him would see it and be ashamed. Imagine how people feel when they realize who Jesus is and what He has done for their sins by dying on the cross! Are we not ashamed? Remember, godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation (2 Corinthians 2:10)! God indeed helps us and comforts us, just as He has done to David.