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One hundred years before Martin Luther started the Protestant Reformation, men like John Hus were preparing the way. Hus was a Roman Catholic priest in Bohemia who opposed the abuses prevalent in the church. For speaking out against the pope and doctrines that were contrary to the Word of Yahuwah, John Hus was sentenced to be burned at the stake as a heretic. As he was bound to the stake, the bishop said, “Now we commit thy soul unto the devil.” John Hus replied, “But I do commend into Thy hands, O Lord [Yahushua] Christ, my spirit which Thou has redeemed.” 1
Psalm 31:5 has been a source of comfort and strength for saints throughout the ages.
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Psalm 31:5 has been a source of comfort and strength for saints throughout the ages. It was the first prayer Jewish mothers would teach their children at bedtime. It has been the last words on the lips of dying saints as they entrust themselves to Yahuwah’s care. After hours of agony on the cross bearing the sins of the world, Yahushua uttered these words before dying, “Into Your hands I commit My spirit.”
This is the ultimate prayer of trust! When we read Psalm 31, we feel David’s troubles' emotional impact on him. He describes his life as being “consumed by anguish” and his body growing weak and approaching death from grief and distress (31:9-13). His distress had even tempted him to believe that Yahuwah did not care, but instead, he rested in Yahuwah’s love and encouraged others to “be strong and take heart, all you who hope in Yahuwah” (31:22-23).
Along with the confidence of placing our life in Yahuwah’s hands, David also reminds us that “my times are in Your hands” (31:15). This is an excellent thought! The pioneer African missionary Dan Crawford (1870-1926) stated it this way: “All my life's ways and whens and wheres and wherefores are in [Yahuwah's] hands!" 2
PRAY THOUGHT: In 1 Peter 4:19, the apostle echoes these words: “So then, those who suffer according to Yahuwah’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.” Maybe you feel like David? You feel surrounded on every side, and there is no way out! David encourages us to stop living on feelings and instead live by faith. Take your concerns and feelings to Yahuwah and remember:
“Since You are my Rock and my Fortress, for the sake of Your name lead and guide me.” (31:3)
“Let Your face shine on Your servant; save me in Your unfailing love.” (31:16)
“How abundant are the good things that You have stored up for those who fear You.” (31:19)
1 Foxe’s Book of Martyrs. Chapter VIII - Persecution of John Hus
2 John Philips. Exploring the Psalms, Volume 1, p. 236
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