S) "18 If I should say, 'My foot has slipped,'
Your lovingkindness, O LORD, will hold me up."
Psalm 94:18 (NASB)
*because there are already entries for each of these chapters, I also read Psalm 94
*because there are already entries for each of these chapters, I also read Psalm 94
O) In context, the writer is talking about salvation from enemies. When he used the term, "My foot has slipped," it means to become vulnerable. This is along the lines of being chased, or climbing, and slipping would mean eminent danger. So, this verse is about helplessness apart from the LORD, and His grace at work in salvation.
A) Even though this verse was written about carnal dangers, it is certainly applicable to the spiritual realm. When Paul defined our battle as not one of flesh and blood, it must also change the way I see God as my help. When I think of the concept of slipping, with modern Christian vernacular, it makes me think of sinning. Even with that "spin," though, this verse makes sense. Because again, my fight is not against human enemies, but spiritual enemies. When I do "slip" and sin, then I have indeed become further vulnerable to my enemies. In both senses, only the lovingkindness of my God will hold me up.
P) Father, Your grace is humbling. When I am confronted by my great need, it makes me so aware of my need, and also makes me aware of how You have completely met my every need. In fact, Your grace goes even beyond what I simply needed, and You have lavished lovingkindness on me. When my foot has slipped, and I have become vulnerable either through my own sinning, or any other cause, let Your lovingkindness sustain me. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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