Many years ago, I was sick with a fever but did not want to stay in bed. Against the will of my parents, I snuck out the house to play. My peers were racing downhill with carts made out of wood and ball-bearings. I decided to race myself though I was not fit to do so. Unfortunately, I lost control of my cart and hit a car around the corner at the end of the hill. I tried to walk up the hill again and collapsed on the street. My family took me to the hospital and X-Rays showed no broken bones. But the fact was that I could not walk. I spent the good part of the next month in bed unable to do anything on my own. As I was in bed and reflected upon my plight, I realized that I had been very obstinate in my disobedience and I cried for deliverance.
Tragic events in our lives have the power to transform our souls. In Psalm 6, David also cries for deliverance as he introspectively examines his own life and realizes that he needs God to transform it. The appeal that David makes is not for the sake of his own goodness, or his deeds, not even his belief. He appeals to the steadfast love of the Lord. God's mercy and compassion, love and grace are the reasons for our appeal before him to deliver us. For the sake of his steadfast love, God will listen to his people when in distress. But it is important for us to present ourselves before our God with an open heart, honestly admitting the state of our souls.
I was transformed by that accident. My attitude towards life, family, and God changed forever. Today, I stand by the grace of God. He responded to my cry for deliverance for the sake of his steadfast love.
Father, thank you for lessons learned in the past and don't let me forget. Help me have a heart that is always seeking after you every day of my life. May my distress become a lesson that benefits my soul.
Amen.
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