The Hidden Treasure: God's Goodness Shelters Against Conspiracy
How great is God's stored-up goodness for those who fear Him! He hides them in His presence from the strife of tongues and preserves those who hope in Him.
Psalms 31:19–24 (BSB)
19 How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!
20 You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.
21 Blessed be the LORD, for He has shown me His loving devotion in a city under siege.
22 In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from Your sight!” But You heard my plea for mercy when I called to You for help.
23 Love the LORD, all His saints. The LORD preserves the faithful, but fully repays the arrogant.
24 Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.
What is the big idea of Psalms 31:19–24?
How great is God's stored-up goodness for those who fear Him! He hides them in His presence from the strife of tongues and preserves those who hope in Him.
How does Psalms 31:19–24 point to Christ?
Jesus is the 'Wonder of Love' who was truly cut off so that we would never be; He has stored up for us an eternal inheritance of goodness and now hides us in the pavilion of His grace until He returns.
Authorial Intent
To celebrate the abundant goodness and protective presence of God and to exhort the community of believers to faithful love and courageous hope.
Chapter: Psalm 31
Entrusting Life to the LORD in Distress
The faithful God shelters His distressed servant, receives his surrendered life, and strengthens all who hope in Him.