The focus of our meditation yesterday was grace. We summed it up as the various help that God brings our way. What we need to add is that grace answers to prayer. Those who pray set the stage to receive divine help. “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16 NKJV). This will explain the reluctance we feel about prayer. Since the enemy of our soul will like to cut us away from help as much as possible, he will go all the way to create a distaste for prayer. We must learn to overcome our reluctance to prayer by studying the lives of those who excelled at it.
What we need to add is that grace answers to prayer. Those who pray set the stage to receive divine help… It’s no use burning hours in prayer without expecting favourable outcome.
Going by various accounts in the book of Psalms, it is right to conclude that David had a robust prayer life. Our text indicates his prayer routine. Though he prayed at various times, the morning hours seemed to be a favourite time for him. The text indicates more than praying; there is also the element of faith attached. That is reflected in the second part of the verse where he said he would look up. What does that mean? He would not only pray but expect a favourable outcome. Here is how the NLT puts the verse: “Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.” (Psalms 5:3 NLT). It’s no use burning hours in prayer without expecting favourable outcome.
