Psalm 61:1–4 (NKJV)
Hear my cry, O God;
Attend to my prayer.
From the end of the earth I will cry to You,
When my heart is overwhelmed;
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
For You have been a shelter for me,
A strong tower from the enemy.
I will abide in Your tabernacle forever;
I will trust in the shelter of Your wings.
Selah
I love the word, "attend." We attend a birthday party, we attend a church. To attend is to show up, to respond, to be present.
“Attend to my prayer” — David’s words remind us that God does not ignore our cries. He shows up to our prayers. He shows up for you.
In Our Daily Homily, F.B. Meyer paints Psalm 61:2 with vivid imagery: the scorching desert, the weary traveler fainting under the heat, and the merciful shadow of a great rock offering refuge. He concludes tenderly: “Jesus will be all this to thee, dear heart.”
Meyer wrote with such a tender heart toward his readers. I’ll read some of his reflections in this episode.
At the close, I’ll also share the song, “In the Shelter” from Scripture Songs, Volume 2. I recorded it years ago, but it remains one of my favorites to sing.
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