KEEP ME AS THE APPLE OF YOUR EYE

Proclamation:

“My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not stumbled … Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings …”  Psalm 17:5-8 (NIV)

Explanation:

The words of this psalm were written under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God by King David.  This psalm is one of many prayers that David spoke to The Lord God.  David knew that it was The Lord who kept him on the right paths and directed his steps in God’s way.  He also knew that the times when he did not stumble and fall into sin were due to The Lord God upholding him.  He prayed to God because he knew that God would hear him and answer him. (Psalm 17:6)  He wanted God to show His loving-kindness towards him and keep him protected in His tender loving care as He would the apple of His eye.

Application:

If the truth be told, this is how we all would like to be treated by The Lord God.  We want Him to treat us as if we are special to Him, the apple of His eye, which would require that He gives us His special tender loving care and protection.  This would keep us safe from all hurt, harm, and danger, lovingly protected under His wings. (Psalm 17:8, 36:7, 57:1, and 63:7)  When we pray, this is what we want.  We want God’s recognition and response, (Psalm 17:1-2) His rescue and relief, (Psalm 17:6-9) and His retribution and rest. (Psalm 17:15)  Our prayers appeal to God’s loving-kindness.