Psalm 6

We like battles and struggles to end with banners and celebration, but that is not always our experience. In Psalm 6:1,2 David indicates that whatever he is experiencing, he is at least partially to blame. It is the darkest night of his soul, “Do not rebuke me in your wrath … I am pining away.” His description of his distress, (v 2-7) suggests a multiplicity of problems for which he has no solution. His health is gone, he weeps instead of sleeping. The stress has affected his sight and aged his body. But even during this, faith finds expression.

The Lord had seen his tears, heard his supplication and received his prayer (vs 8,9). He is convinced that God will bring his enemies to shame. There are no banners of celebration, just deep confidence. God sees, hears and acts; sometimes that rest is the best victory we can have.