Scripture Reading : Psalm 40
Theme : Waiting Past…Waiting Still
In Psalms 38, 39 David was prayerfully waiting (38:15; 39:7) in a crisis of sin (38:3; 39:8) and of public maliciousness (38:16; 39:8). The waiting is now over (1–3); trust has been vindicated (4–5) personal commitment to do God’s will follows (6–8); public testimony is pledged (9–10) but personal inadequacy and the need for speedy divine help remain (11–13). There is need too for some public act of God rebuking (14–15) and giving joy (16). Facing this future, David again takes up a waiting position: whatever the Lord has done in the past, there is an ongoing, urgent need for his concern and liberating action (17). [1]
Praying the Scripture
In this broken world, God has His own plan and timetable to restore the world; therefore it is necessary for you to wait on the Lord. Patience is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22). A sign of childishness is impatience. You also must be patient while you wait for God to help you in this broken world. Pray you will learn to be patient while praying and trusting God.
[1] New Bible Commentary, 511.
经文：诗篇40
主题：以往等待……依然等待
在诗篇38和39中，当大卫面临自身罪孽（38:3；39:8）及公然恶意的危难（38:16；39:8）时，他以祷告等候耶和华（38:15；39:7）。如今，他等到了（1-3）；神为他申冤（4-5）；他接着委身遵行神的旨意（6-8）；也在大会中作见证（9-10），但他仍晓得自己的不足，晓得自己仍需要神及时的帮助（11-13）。我们时而也需要神公然的指责（14-15）与喜悦的赏赐（16）。因于此，大卫再次等候耶和华：无论神以往做了什么，我们依然持续、迫切地需要祂的关注和搭救（17）。[1]
用经文祷告
在这破碎的世界中，神有祂自己对世界之复兴的计划和时间表，所以我们必须等候耶和华。忍耐是圣灵所结的果子（加5:22）；急躁是幼稚的表现。当我们在这破碎的世界里等候神的帮助时，我们也要有耐心。祈求我们在祷告和信靠神的时候能学会耐心等候。
[1] New Bible Commentary, 511.
