For Thy Name's Sake

Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. For thy name's sake. For thou art my rock and my fortress. Therefore, for thy name's sake, lead me and guide me. Psalm 31, 3.

In this psalm of misery and mercy, we see David's testimony. In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust. Let me never be ashamed. Deliver me in thy righteousness. His faith was strong, but afflictions and opposition were on all sides.

He appeals to God for relief and is confident of the reply, and that the reply will reflect God's omnipotence and grace. His total trust was in this benevolent God. Into thine hand I commit my spirit. Thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth, which, of course, was quoted by Christ at the moment of his death on the cross. But note David's grounds for appeal to God for action.

For thy name's sake, as recorded in our text, David's heartfelt desire here is more than merely relief from his persecution, as desperate as was that need. It was for the glory of God and the honor of His name. God's name and reputation are at stake when his children are being persecuted. Indeed, the national leaders of Israel had frequently prayed for God to act on the same grounds. Even in the New Testament, we are encouraged to pray in that name.

And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Okay. Even though we are always warranted in using this plea in our praying, we must do so in recognition of and submission to the fact that there are limitations. God will never contradict His nature or His Word, and in His sovereignty, He knows better solutions to each problem than we can ask for. His greater plans must always take precedence. But when these prerequisites are recognized and accepted, the prayer in His name and for His glory is the one that prevails.

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