In one
way or another, we can all relate to Psalm 86:1 where
David says, “I am poor and needy.” Even the richest among us should understand
that poverty and need relate more to the spirit than to the wallet. When
billionaire Rich DeVos speaks to groups he often says, “I’m just a sinner saved
by grace.”
Psalm 86
tells us that the help God provides is not measured by a monetary ledger sheet.
When we acknowledge that we are poor and needy, it’s not so God will lavish
material riches on us. No, we do so to open the door to other, more valuable
treasures.
Here’s
what God does for the poor and needy. He will “preserve” our lives and “save”
all those who trust in Him (v.2). He will be “merciful” and “ready to forgive”
(vv.3,5). He will listen to and answer prayer (vv.6-7).
But we’re
not to take God’s blessings without giving back. We have a responsibility to
learn God’s ways, walk in His truth, “fear [God’s] name,” praise the Lord, and
“glorify [His] name” (vv.11-12).
Do you consider yourself among the “poor and needy”? If so, welcome to the club. Let’s not forget all the spiritual blessings God has for us and the godly response we should have toward His generosity.
The poorest man is he whose only wealth is money. (RBC)
