“MY HELP AND MY DELIVERER”

Psa_70:1-5



This psalm repeats the closing verses of Psa_40:1-17. It is a song of remembrance to remind Jehovah of His suffering ones. See Isa_43:26; Isa_62:6-7.

Psa_70:1

God’s help is often delayed till the morning-watch, but it is never too late. He is hastening on the wings of the wind and walking across the waves to the tossing boat. Psa_70:2-3. Wicked spirits, as well as evil men, seek after our soul to destroy it. But our shame would be God’s dishonor. We may therefore plead for His Name’s sake.

Psa_70:4

Before we actually find God, we are blessed in the act of seeking Him. If you are only a seeker, you may rejoice. If only we had Mary’s heart of love, we could join in her “Magnificat,” Luk_1:46-55, and add similar songs of our own. Psa_70:5. Happy are they who have learned to glory in their infirmities and to use them as arguments with God. Are you poor and needy? Turn to Psa_72:4, and learn that a Helper and Deliverer is provided. The more helpless you are, the better your suit with God in prayer.