You see this psalmist understood he had no where to turn for death was staring him in the face, and I am sure his heart was tempted to fear. I am sure that what the writer went through was terrifying yet he stops and reminds himself of who and what his God is all about. This is what Psalm 116:7-9 says…
“Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.
For you, Lord, have delivered me from death,
my eyes from tears,
my feet from stumbling,
that I may walk before the Lord
in the land of the living.”
I believe this chapter in Psalms can serve to remind us that in trying circumstances we absolutely must call on the Lord for our help and we must purpose to remind ourselves of His love and care over us. May this remind us in times of anxiety to call our souls to return to God’s rest that He has provided for us. Praise the God that has wiped our tears, steadied our feet and delivered us from death!
Lord, we thank You that Your ear is ever open to listen to our heart’s cry no matter how big or small it may seem. We thank You for Your faithfulness and lovingkindness toward us, and You empower us to walk before You in the land of the living!