Psalm 57: Finding Refuge Under God's Wings
This podcast episode of the David Spoon Experience delves into the profound theme of seeking mercy and refuge in God, as illustrated through Psalm 57. David Spoon explores the depths of King David's cry for help, emphasizing that despite our failures, we can trust in God's grace and mercy. The discussion brings to light the spiritual battle against adversaries, likening King Saul to the ultimate enemy, Satan, who seeks to undermine our faith. Spoon encourages listeners to reflect on what they would ask Judas Iscariot if given the chance, prompting deeper contemplation about faith and redemption. Throughout the episode, the importance of prayer and reliance on God's deliverance is highlighted, reminding us that everything God does is for our benefit, reinforcing the message that we are never alone in our struggles.
Takeaways:
- The importance of seeking God's mercy, especially in moments of hardship and struggle.
- David reflects on the proximity to God, desiring to be close like a shadow.
- David's prayer emphasizes reliance on God's strength rather than his own limitations.
- Understanding that all things in life are orchestrated by God for our benefit is crucial.
- The significance of sharing praise reports to glorify God and strengthen the community.
- David's discussion on the nature of prayer highlights its power and necessity in our lives.
Through a blend of humor, personal anecdotes, and scriptural wisdom, the David Spoon Experience navigates the complexities of faith and the human condition. The episode opens with an intriguing question: If you could ask Judas Iscariot one question, what would it be? This provocative prompt serves as a gateway into a broader discussion about betrayal, redemption, and the intricacies of human relationships. Spoon’s engaging narrative style invites listeners to reflect on their own lives, encouraging them to confront difficult questions about their faith and beliefs. This exploration is not merely academic; it is designed to resonate deeply within the listener’s heart and mind, prompting introspection and dialogue.
As the episode progresses, attention shifts to Psalm 57, where Spoon draws powerful connections between David’s experiences and the modern Christian journey. He emphasizes the urgent need for divine mercy in times of trouble, framing it within the context of a personal plea for refuge. The metaphor of being sheltered under God’s wings becomes a focal point of the discussion, symbolizing both protection and intimacy in one’s relationship with God. Spoon’s insights into the text highlight the relevance of ancient scripture in contemporary life, reminding listeners that the struggles faced by David are mirrored in their own challenges. The depth of this connection serves to inspire hope and resilience, reinforcing the message that God’s grace and mercy are ever-present, even in the midst of adversity.
In a unique twist, the episode melds theological reflection with practical application, as Spoon encourages listeners to engage actively with their faith. He invites them to share personal stories, praise reports, and prayer requests, fostering a sense of community and shared experience. This interactive element not only enhances listener engagement but also emphasizes the importance of collective support in the spiritual journey. By the end of the episode, Spoon has successfully woven together humor, heartfelt sincerity, and deep theological insights, leaving his audience encouraged and motivated to deepen their relationship with God and to embrace the questions that shape their faith journey.
Transcript
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David Spoon:Psalm 57 is really closely connected to Psalm 23.
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David Spoon:Here's what David says.
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David Spoon:Remember, Psalm 23 was also written in the cave.
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David Spoon:Because Psalm 23, David wrote that, though I walked through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil in the cave.
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David Spoon:Sometimes the best psalms are written in the most unique circumstances.
David Spoon:Here we have that exact same thing.
David Spoon:Psalm 57.
David Spoon:One, be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for my soul trusts you, and in the shadow of your wings will I make my refuge until these calamities have passed.
David Spoon:See, these are the things people read that and go, yeah, cool.
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David Spoon:It's very, very closely connected to Psalm 23 because it was written about the same time.
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David Spoon:The Psal Psalms are not labeled in chronological order.
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David Spoon:Genesis is not in chronological order.
David Spoon:The Psalms is not in chronological order.
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David Spoon:That's how the Lord set it up.
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David Spoon:It's not actually Psalm 57 after 56, though it's labeled that way.
David Spoon:It's really helpful to understand this psalm relates to David when he fled from Saul in the cave.
David Spoon:And the prayer is essentially speaking about safety from his enemies.
David Spoon:Now you might be thinking, well, I don't have enemies like King Saul.
David Spoon:No, you got an enemy that's much worse.
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David Spoon:He is also known by other terms.
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David Spoon:His desire is to kill you.
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David Spoon:From a child, From a young child, by the way, Satan has been trying to kill innocent and people of God and people of light because he's the prince of darkness.
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David Spoon:What's that?
David Spoon:Dark.
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David Spoon:And you are children of the light of the world.
David Spoon:And he hates you.
David Spoon:And you just have no idea, and neither do I, how often the enemy has tried to take us out but could not do so because he cannot do it without the permission of the Lord.
David Spoon:You're thinking, where's that?
David Spoon:Well, it's first in Job where Job says, allow me to do this.
David Spoon:And it's also in Peter.
David Spoon:It's also in the Gospels where Jesus says to Peter, satan is asked to sift you like wheat.
David Spoon:He has to ask.
David Spoon:That's not the issue.
David Spoon:The issue is, a lot of times God says, yes, that's the issue.
David Spoon:But God always uses it for his purposes.
David Spoon:That's the thing to remember.
David Spoon:But keep in mind, your enemy hates you, hates you, hates you.
David Spoon:And David's like, I need deliverance from my enemy.
David Spoon:It's King Saul.
David Spoon:He's trying to kill me.
David Spoon:It's kind of like almost like a type or some kind of like a connection to the enemy trying to kill us.
David Spoon:Be merciful to me, O God.
David Spoon:Be merciful to me.
David Spoon:My soul trusts in you, for my soul trusts in you.
David Spoon:And in the shadow of your wings will I make my refuge until these calamities have passed.
David Spoon:What's that all about?
David Spoon:Cool.
David Spoon:This is what it's all about.
David Spoon:David is not unaware, by the way, that he has had failures in his life.
David Spoon:He knows.
David Spoon:He knows he deserves every bit of wrath that could possibly come upon him because he knows he's got sin up the yang.
David Spoon:He knows it.
David Spoon:And you and I need to know it too, and start recognizing that the mercy of God, the grace of God, the goodness of God makes it so that we are not consumed because of our foolishness.
David Spoon:And so David, he's aware, I got failures, I got an enemy, Lord.
David Spoon:But let's start it off this way.
David Spoon:Be merciful to me, O God.
David Spoon:Be merciful to me.
David Spoon:I know I haven't done it all right, Lord.
David Spoon:No, I know I haven't done it all wrong, but I haven't done it all right.
David Spoon:I haven't done it perfect, Lord.
David Spoon:I know that.
David Spoon:But I'm just going to trust in you.
David Spoon:I'm just going to lean on you.
David Spoon:He knows that he deserves every bit of wrath that could come upon him, but he's still seeking the Lord for mercy.
David Spoon:When he states, be merciful to me, he's essentially praying for deliverance.
David Spoon:But he's looking to the Lord not to execute any form of judgment on him, but instead to treat him with grace, mercy, and love.
David Spoon:And then it's the deep dive.
David Spoon:This is so cool.
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David Spoon:David expresses that his soul trusts in the Lord.
David Spoon:That's the part of us that's inward, deep, the personal existence of us inside, crying out to God.
David Spoon:That's when the scripture says deep calls unto the deep.
David Spoon:You're deep inside of you, crying out to the depth and the heart of God.
David Spoon:But then he says this.
David Spoon:He furthers the thought.
David Spoon:He says, the shadow of your wings will be my refuge.
David Spoon:What does that mean?
David Spoon:Does that mean God is a bird?
David Spoon:What does that mean?
David Spoon:Think of this.
David Spoon:The shadow of your wings.
David Spoon:It means that David's desire is to be so close to God, that he's in the shadow of God.
David Spoon:Hey, I don't know if you know this or not, but if you walk outside.
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David Spoon:If you walk by somebody and you see a shadow, do you ever notice how close it is to the person?
David Spoon:That's what David wants.
David Spoon:He wants to be so close.
David Spoon:He's in God's shadow.
David Spoon:But the image of the wing has to do with a protective parenting bird protecting the little chicks or babes.
David Spoon:That's what he wants.
David Spoon:He wants to be so close to God, he's in his shadow.
David Spoon:And some people are like, well, it should be on the left, should be on the right, should be in front, should be behind.
David Spoon:Will you stop it?
David Spoon:He wants to be so close to God.
David Spoon:He's close, like a shadow going wherever God goes.
David Spoon:Because, you know, one thing that doesn't happen is your shadow doesn't go.
David Spoon:Yeah, I'VE had enough of following Dave.
David Spoon:I'm going to go somewhere else.
David Spoon:He just wants to be so close, just that connected to him isn't that powerful?
David Spoon:Think about that imagery.
David Spoon:And David's trying to say, this is where I need to be.
David Spoon:This is where I want to be.
David Spoon:I need your mercy.
David Spoon:I need to be so close to you.
David Spoon:I need to be so connected to you.
David Spoon:I'm walking inside the shadow that you have.
David Spoon:That's powerful, right?
David Spoon:That is powerful.
David Spoon:All right, take a deep, deep breath.
David Spoon:We're going to do a trivia question, then we get back to this.
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David Spoon:There's your first trivia question.
David Spoon:According to James, chapter five.
David Spoon:And basically 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, just like that big part of James 5, James used an example of which Old Testament prophet to demonstrate how the prayers of a righteous man are effective.
David Spoon:Which prophet was James referring to when he said, the prayers of a righteous man?
David Spoon:The prayers of a righteous man availeth much, are powerful, get results.
David Spoon:Who was he talking about?
David Spoon:James 5, 13, 18.
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David Spoon:All right, James used an example of which Old Testament prophet to demonstrate how prayers of a righteous man avail much.
David Spoon:James 5, 13, 18.
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David Spoon:So there's different ways to give your Trivia Question James used an example of which Old Testament figure to demonstrate how the prayers of a righteous man avails much.
David Spoon:Who was he referring to?
David Spoon:James 5:13 18 he was a prophet, so that should help you very much.
David Spoon: So: David Spoon:And man, it gets better.
David Spoon:I love the Word of God.
David Spoon:I hope you love the word of God.
David Spoon:If you don't pray that the Lord puts a deeper love in your heart for his word.
David Spoon:Here's what David says.
David Spoon:Be merciful to me, O God.
David Spoon:Be merciful to me.
David Spoon:For my soul trusts in you, and in the shadow of your wings will I make my refuge until these calamities have passed by.
David Spoon:Verse 2 I will cry out to God Most High.
David Spoon:To God who performs all things for me.
David Spoon:What?
David Spoon:Who performs all things for me?
David Spoon:Let me read verse three.
David Spoon:He shall send from heaven and save me.
David Spoon:He reproaches the one who would swallow me up.
David Spoon:God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
David Spoon:Wow.
David Spoon:First and foremost, David says this.
David Spoon:I will cry out to God most High, who performs all things for me.
David Spoon:Hey, this sounds a little bit like Romans 8:31.
David Spoon:If God is for us who can be against us.
David Spoon:Everything that God does for you and I, everything is for us.
David Spoon:I want you to let that sink into your heart and mind.
David Spoon:Everything that God does is for you has purpose.
David Spoon:There's a plan there.
David Spoon:We're often amazed at the things that the Lord's doing way past our scope of understanding.
David Spoon:He does that on our behalf.
David Spoon:Everything God does is for us, not against us.
David Spoon:Everything the Lord coordinates in your life and in my life is for our benefit.
David Spoon:Did you get that?
David Spoon:Everything he's doing, everything that takes place, everything he allows has purpose.
David Spoon:We would do really well to be mature enough to understand that.
David Spoon:It's like, wow.
David Spoon:He's even acknowledging to God, who performs all things.
David Spoon:How many things?
David Spoon:All things.
David Spoon:How many things?
David Spoon:All things for us.
David Spoon:If God wanted to take you out, you'd be out.
David Spoon:Let's just be honest.
David Spoon:But instead, he does it on your behalf.
David Spoon:David doesn't stop there.
David Spoon:How do you not love this thing?
David Spoon:Then he goes, he shall send from heaven and save me.
David Spoon:He reproaches the one who would swallow me up.
David Spoon:God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
David Spoon:Wow.
David Spoon:First up, knowing that God does all things for us, David then expresses his desire for the powers of heaven to be sent to deliver him.
David Spoon:Because he knows he can't do it on his own strength.
David Spoon:He can't do it in his own power.
David Spoon:Yeah.
David Spoon:For those control freaks like us, it don't work.
David Spoon:It cannot be done in his own strength.
David Spoon:It cannot be done by human kingdoms.
David Spoon:Human kingdoms will not be sufficient.
David Spoon:David needs the hand of God and he needs it to be sent.
David Spoon:It's an amazing poetic statement.
David Spoon:He asks God to send, send from heaven and save me.
David Spoon:Send your mercy, send your truth.
David Spoon:It's just such a great picture.
David Spoon:It's like, send these things to us, Lord.
David Spoon:Send us your love, send us your grace, send us your mercy, send us your truth, send us your healing, send us your forgiveness.
David Spoon:And there's people that are like, well, he doesn't really send grace.
David Spoon:Wow, have you not read the Bible or what?
David Spoon:Hebrews 4:16.
David Spoon:I come to the throne of grace with confidence, to receive mercy and to find grace in my time of need.
David Spoon:That's the grace that God sends.
David Spoon:Oh, he saved you through grace, but he's still pouring grace into your life in different areas in different ways.
David Spoon:His kindness, his graciousness.
David Spoon:And that's just a great prayer to pray.
David Spoon:David prayed it, man.
David Spoon:We should be praying it too.
David Spoon:It's in the book.
David Spoon:There's a reason.
David Spoon:Please send to us, Lord, your grace.
David Spoon:Please send to us your mercy, Please send to us your deliverance.
David Spoon:Please send to us your resource.
David Spoon:Please send to us your freedom.
David Spoon:All of those things, they're all beautiful.
David Spoon:That's what the Lord pours.
David Spoon:He just loves us to pour into him, and he pours it back out on us.
David Spoon:How beautiful is this song?
David Spoon:Maybe a lot of you didn't realize that that was all.
David Spoon:I don't know.
David Spoon:I'm reading this going, man, this could be Psalm 23.5, only it's got a 57, like a Heinz 57 number.
David Spoon:I don't know, maybe it should get a little more prompts.
David Spoon:But the Lord will send deliverance.
David Spoon:I mean, that's the beauty and the graciousness of the Lord for each and every one of us.
David Spoon:Wow.
David Spoon:Loving it.
David Spoon:Okay.
David Spoon:James used an example of which Old Testament figure to demonstrate how the prayers of a righteous man can basically have an extremely powerful result or effective result or avail much.
David Spoon:Who's talking about.
David Spoon:He was talking about Elijah.
David Spoon:And we get to pray in righteousness because we pray in the name of Jesus.
David Spoon:Jesus.
David Spoon:There you go.
David Spoon:All right, folks, take our short break here.
David Spoon:You're listening to the David Spoon Experience right here on KAM 770, the Truth Station here in Texas.
David Spoon:Short break, don't go anywhere.
Jennifer:Hey there.
Jennifer:It's amazing Jennifer.
Jennifer:And I am helping out the David Spoon Experience.
Jennifer:As you may know, I basically run the KAAM radio station.
David Spoon:Amazing.
Jennifer:And Dr.
Jennifer:Dave is looking for a few good people to join and become representatives, ambassadors, and stewards of this here radio ministry.
Jennifer:Now, you may be thinking, well, I'd love to get involved, but I'm not very qualified for ministerial positions.
Jennifer:Well, the truth is that because you are a child of our Heavenly Father, that you trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and you seek to live by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jennifer:You have all you need to be a part of this ministry.
Jennifer:But, Jennifer, don't I need to be perfect?
Jennifer:No, just go to hemustincrease.org that's he must increase.org, click on the three lines at the top right of the website and then click on the Ambassador's Initiative link.
Jennifer:Just fill out the form and we will reach out to you.
Jennifer:But sorry, no parking tickets will be paid for you as an ambassador through this position, you are on your own.
David Spoon:With that, let us fix our eyes.
Unknown:On Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him, endured the cross scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Unknown:Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Unknown:Do you know how you keep going?
Unknown:Do you know how you keep putting one foot in front of the other?
Unknown:Do you know how you don't give up?
Unknown:Do you know how you don't quit?
Unknown:Even though you want to quit?
Unknown:You fix your eyes on Jesus.
Unknown:You see with God.
Unknown:When Peter went out of that boat and stepped on that water, there is no natural principle in the world, in any normal universe that would allow Peter to walk on water.
Unknown:But he did one thing well.
Unknown:He looked at Jesus.
Unknown:And as he was looking at Jesus, the Bible says he walked on the water.
Unknown:He looked at his situation, just focusing at Jesus.
Unknown:Then he took his eyes off of Jesus and he saw the winds and the waves and he sank.
Unknown:He lost the correct attitude when he stopped seeing with Jesus in the picture.
Unknown:Whatever you see, whatever you face, whatever you encounter, do not see it or face it in the natural.
Unknown:For we walk by faith and not by sight.
Unknown:So everything you see, you must insert.
David Spoon:The picture of Jesus.
David Spoon:The David Spoon experience.
