Psalm 70 — A Sermon

“Lord, Make Haste to Help Me”

Text: Psalm 70

There are times in life when we do not have the strength for a long prayer. There are moments when the burden is so heavy, the trial so fierce, and the pressure so great that all we can say is, “Lord, help me!”

That is exactly where David finds himself in Psalm 70.

This Psalm is not a calm reflection beside still waters. It is not a song of victory after the battle. It is the cry of a man in the middle of the storm. David is surrounded by trouble and opposition, and he calls upon God with urgency:

“Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O Lord.”

David knew something many people forget. When trouble comes, our first response should not be panic but prayer. Too often we run everywhere else before we run to God. We seek answers from people, search for solutions, and exhaust our own strength. David teaches us that the quickest road to help is the road to God’s throne.

The Psalm also reminds us that God sees every injustice. David had enemies who sought his hurt and rejoiced in his troubles. He places the matter in God’s hands. He does not become consumed with revenge. He leaves judgment with the Lord.

There is a lesson here for every believer. We will all face criticism, opposition, misunderstanding, and hurt. The temptation is to fight every battle ourselves. Yet God calls us to trust Him. The Lord sees what others do not see. He knows every tear, every wound, and every secret struggle.

But David does not spend the whole Psalm talking about his enemies. In the midst of difficulty, his thoughts turn toward God’s people.

“Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee.”

Even while facing trouble, David wants God to be praised. The circumstances have not changed, yet worship rises from his heart. That is faith. Faith does not wait for the storm to pass before praising God. Faith praises God in the storm because it knows who is in control.

Then comes one of the most beautiful statements in the Psalm:

“Let God be magnified.”

What a message for our generation. Many seek to magnify themselves, their achievements, their opinions, and their success. David points us in another direction. Life is at its best when God is at its centre. When God is magnified, fear becomes smaller. Problems become smaller. Worries become smaller. The greater our view of God, the stronger our confidence becomes.

David closes the Psalm by saying:

“But I am poor and needy.”

This is a king speaking. Yet he does not boast of his throne, his victories, or his accomplishments. He admits his need of God.

The greatest people in God’s kingdom are those who know how much they need Him.

The proud say, “I can manage.”
The humble say, “Lord, without You I can do nothing.”

Perhaps today you are facing a burden too heavy to carry. Maybe there is a problem you cannot solve, a sorrow you cannot explain, or a battle you cannot win in your own strength.

Then make David’s prayer your prayer:

“Make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O Lord, make no tarrying.”

The God who heard David still hears His children today. He has not changed. He remains our Help, our Deliverer, our Refuge, and our Hope.

So when trouble comes, do not give up. Do not lose heart. Lift your eyes toward Heaven and cry unto the Lord. He may not always answer in our timing, but He always answers in His perfect way.

Let God be magnified. Amen.

GOD IS A GOOD GOD

GOD KNOWS, GOD LOVES, GOD CARES

Written for georgeswebministries

13th June 2026