Fear to gladness
This is a Psalm of David to the “Director of
Music.” David is in torment and is torn between his faith in God and fear of
his enemies. He pleads with God to protect him and describes the cunning
actions of men who hide, are devious and plot against him. These evil men are
convinced that their deeds will not be seen or discovered by anyone. The
psalmist is specific in telling us that these evil deeds will be carried out by
the use of arrows, but that God is mightier and will shoot back at those enemies
whose intent is to cause harm. They will be so afraid that they will flee from
God. The psalm begins with fear and apprehension but ends in praise and
gladness as God is glorified. This mirrors the fear and apprehension of Maundy
Thursday and Good Friday, ending in the joy and triumph of Easter Day.
Heather
Charlton
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