As for Me: The Lord as Our Portion (Psalm 17)
Deep Dive into As for Me: The Lord as Our Portion (Psalm 17)Psalm 17 functions as the prayer of a righteous sufferer who acts as a bridge between the confession of God as one's portion and the celebration of divine deliverance. David begins with a "carefully framed legal appeal," bringing his "just cause" to the only courtroom that matters: the eyes of the Lord. He claims a "covenantal integrity," asserting that his steps have held fast to God's paths and his heart has withstood the scrutiny of God's "night visitation." This legal plea, however, is enveloped in relational intimacy, as David…
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