June 17 | Morning
6/17/20263 min
❖ This is the devotional for the morning of June 17.
❖ The Scripture for this devotion is Psalm 12:1.
❖ This podcast comes from Crossway's new edition of 'Morning and Evening' written by Charles H. Spurgeon and revised by Alistair Begg. This podcast is narrated by Frazer Blaxland.
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[gentle music] June seventeenth. Morning. Save, O Lord. Psalm twelve, verse one. This prayer is remarkable for its brevity, but it may be offered humbly, regularly, and profitably. David was saddened that the numbers of the faithful were so small, and therefore he lifted up his heart in supplication. When the creature failed, he flew to the Creator. He evidently felt his own weakness, or he would not have cried for help. But at the same time, he obviously intended to give himself for the cause of truth, for the cry, "Save," is inapplicable where we do not exert ourselves. Note the directness, clearness of perception, and distinctness of utterance in this petition of few words, distinguishing it from the long, rambling outpourings of certain professors. The psalmist runs straight toward his God with a well-considered prayer. He knows what he is seeking and where to seek it. Lord, teach us to pray in the same direct manner. The occasions when prayer is needed are constant. In providential afflictions, how necessary prayer is for tested believers