This 109th Psalm is Messianic.

Or at least Peter applies a portion of it to the Life of Christ. (Acts 1:20 quoting Psalm 109:8, specifically.)

I personally am coming to believe that we can find Jesus in some way in every single Psalm!

But Verse 4 has caught my attention this morning.

“For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.”

Our wise King James translators often (as they tell us up front) italicize certain words in the Text to clarify the meaning. I believe the Lord guided their minds in this endeavor.

So … in the case of Psalm 109:4, without the italicized addition, the last half of the Verse reads …

“But I … Prayer!”

If this is Messiah (Jesus our Lord) speaking, which many believe, He just called Himself “Prayer!”

This might mean that when I pray … I am entering into the very Heart of my Lord! (Could this be part of the essence of praying “in Jesus’ Name?”)

Jesus punctuated His early Life with Prayer, constantly.

Even to this extent, an anointed Psalmist could say of Christ … HE IS PRAYER personified!

What is the point, Preacher?

To show me the importance of prayer!

How necessary it is to the healthy Christian life!

How essential to true fellowship with my Saviour!

When Jesus’ adversaries (many and often) came … He prayed!

He is Prayer!

And so should I follow in His Steps!

“Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps.” 1 Peter 2:21 in part.

Pray more today!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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