Psalms 140:6-7

I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God.

David’s five-stringed harp

(with verses 12, 13):--There are five things in my text to which I want especially to draw the attention of any who are in sore trouble, and particularly those who are in trouble from enemies who are seeking to ruin them.

I. Possession asserted (verse 6).

1. What was the possession? The Lord Himself. If God be your God, all things are yours, for all things are in God, and the God who has given Himself to us cannot deny us anything.

2. The claim. He exhibited his title-deeds.

3. Who was the attesting Witness? It is a very easy thing to say to the minister, “The Lord is my God”; but it may not be true. It is a very solemn thing to be able to say to Jehovah, “Thou art my God.” True believers have dialogues with their God; they are accustomed to speak with the Most High. “I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God.”

4. The occasion. When he was in trouble. I said unto Jehovah, “Thou art my God.” Men said I was a castaway; but I said, “Thou art my God.” They said I was without a friend; but I said unto Jehovah, “Thou art my God.”

II. A petition presented. “Hear the voice of my supplications.”

1. His prayers were frequent. When you have double trouble, take care that you have double prayer.

2. His prayers were full of meaning. “Voice.”

3. His prayers were meant for God.

4. He could not rest unless he had the Lord’s attention.

III. Preservation experienced (verse 7).

1. God had been David’s Armour-bearer. Has it not been so with us in days past? Have we not had our heads covered when God held His shield above us? Have we not been guarded from all hurt by the providence and by the grace of the Most High?

2. God had guarded His most vital part.

3. God had been the strength of his salvation.

IV. Protection expected (verse 12).

1. He is the Judge of all the earth, and shall not He do right?

2. Moreover, God is a compassionate Friend; and when He sees any of His dear saints very poor and afflicted, do you not think that, when they cannot take care of themselves, He will take care of them?

V. Praise predicted (verse 13).

1. Praise is assured by gratitude.

2. By holy confidence.

3. By abiding in fellowship with Him. (C. H. Spurgeon.)