Four lessons from 13:3-4: David wasn’t just praying for deliverance so that he could escape from his problems and be happy. The praise (13:5‑6). No. When God seemed distant, he called on Him to answer him. Franz Delitzsch says it well: “This song as it were casts up constantly lessening waves, until it becomes still as the sea when smooth as a mirror, and the only motion discernible at last is that of the joyous ripple of calm repose” (Commentary on the Old Testament, [Eerdmans] 5:199). It is to the enemies that seemed almost to have triumphed over him already, and under whose power he was ready to sink. Aversion, hatred, displeasure, are shown by turning away the countenance. But Saul was pursuing him like a partridge in the mountains (1 Sam. It was that which arose from the designs of an enemy who persecuted and oppressed the psalmist, and who had done it so effectually that he seemed to have triumphed over him, or to have him completely in his power. Whatever their intensity, all trials are designed to bring us to a deeper trust in the Lord. About all he and his men had to do was to get their daily provisions and keep watch. Forever? He had a strong faith at that time, as seen in his victory over Goliath. His heart is filled with joy as he thinks of the deliverance which God will bring about. Waiting is especially hard if you don’t have much to do while you wait. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo... More, 3. Death is often compared to sleep. Is it biblical? He gently rebuked me by saying, “Brother, if you expect nothing from God, you will get it every time!” In other words, the source of my dry spell was my lack of expectancy and faith. Did God put him on the throne when he turned twenty-one? If this psalm was written when David was being pursued by Saul, then David had a lot of time on his hands. Exodus 2:24-25 ). Lest I sleep the sleep of death - literally, "Lest I sleep the death;" that is, "in" death, or, as in the common version, the sleep of death. Die Bibel 1 Für den Chorleiter: Ein Psalm Davids. Hitherto he had been able to hold out against them; now he began to despair, and to fear that they would accomplish their object by overcoming and subduing him. Thus, we see that David’s problem led to his petition which led to his praise: David has not yet been delivered, but he trusts in the lovingkindness (NIV = “unfailing love”) of God, and a calm assurance comes over him. The sight grows dim as death approaches; and he seemed to feel that death was near. Twenty-seven? He hasn’t forgotten you. Years!” Yes, that’s the way He works. You desperately call out to God, but He seems to have taken an extended vacation. How long shall I take counsel in my soul. I’m happy for him that he never has dry spells, but I must admit that I can’t relate to that. 3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my God; Enlighten ...read more Scripture: Psalms 13:1 If you are distant from God because of known sin, the answer is the same: Call out to Him and put your trust in His unfailing love as supremely demonstrated in the cross of Jesus Christ (John 3:16). At the time I had been going through a dry spell in my spiritual life. I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me. Joseph, Paul, David‑‑all of them were shut up in unpleasant circumstances for years during which it seemed that God had forgotten. 13:5). A cheerful confidence in God that he would grant this favor, and interpose in his behalf, Psalm 13:5-6. To the one man, the king’s cupbearer, who would be released from prison and restored to his job, Joseph pled, “Remember me and get me out of here!” The cupbearer assured him that he would--but he forgot! He describes it in Psalm 13. DeWette. God’s honor was tied up with David’s deliverance.