The Belt of Truth: Psalm 142

Psalm 142 has its context in David hiding from trouble in a cave. Like Psalm 57 David turns to God. But unlike Psalm 57 where David was steadfast and strong here he is at his wits end. 

He goes between low points and high points. He does not see a path forward but he knows God knows the way. 

So when David finds himself in trouble with no one to help, he knows that God is his refuge and strength. He cries out to God, asking to be set free from his prison. And the end of the psalm pictures David set free and with the righteous with God dealing bountifully with him. 

These beautiful words are also on the lips of Christ, who cries to his Father when abandoned in order to set us free.