Shame on Enemies.

Psalm 40:13-15
13 Be pleased, O LORD, to save me;
O LORD, come quickly to help me.
14 May all who seek to take my life
be put to shame and confusion;
may all who desire my ruin
be turned back in disgrace.
15 May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!"
be appalled at their own shame.

There's a significant change in David's discussion here. Throughout the chapter, David talks about God's goodness. He then, as we discussed yesterday, acknowledges the fact that he's a huge sinner. Now he wants to disgrace his enemies!

David came from a unique perspective, however. His enemies of Israel were also God's enemies. Therefore, David's not being as arrogant as he sounds.

David nonetheless is being an honest man and asking God for what he wants like we all tend to do sometimes. When in reality, God doesn't owe us anything for we have sinned a number of times. Even though we ask for all of God's mercy and grace, and it's beyond what we deserve, God expects us to do this because he has created us 'perfect in his eyes.'

Honestly, how many times do you hesitate to ask God for help because you feel like you don't deserve it? Probably not very much. Still, you can ask him for help and he will guide you with his great love and mercy.

He hears us even though we're undeserving because of his forgiveness. Thank God! We receive so many awesome gifts from our God. What has God given you just because he loves you and what has he given you because you actually deserve it?