“The Psalmist in Sickness Complains of Enemies and False Friends”

“The Psalmist in Sickness Complains of Enemies and False Friends”
God’s kindness and truth have often been the support and comfort of the saints when they have had most experience of man’s unkindness and treachery. David here found them so, upon a sick-bed; he found his enemies very barbarous, but his God very gracious. The message verse by verse is one of such psalms. It speaks of the blessings of good conduct, the ills of betrayal, a plea for mercy and praises to God. The psalmist in Psalm 41 reveals how a man can be compassionate to the needy and yet be treated wrongly in return. This is the case of so many believers scattered everywhere.
“Psalm Chapter 41:1-13”
Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the LORD delivers them in times of trouble. The LORD protects and preserves them, they are counted among the blessed in the land, he does not give them over to the desire of their foes. The LORD sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness. I said, “Have mercy on me, LORD; heal me, for I have sinned against you.” My enemies say of me in malice, “When will he die and his name perish?” When one of them comes to see me, he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander; then he goes out and spreads it around. All my enemies whisper together against me; they imagine the worst for me, saying, “A vile disease has afflicted him; he will never get up from the place where he lies.” Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me. But may you have mercy on me, LORD; raise me up, that I may repay them. I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me. Because of my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever. Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.
Father God, be with me, and with all that are facing similar problems in their lives. Jehovah Rapha, it seems that so many people that I know have contracted some sort of health problem, and I just ask You to visit each of us at this time of illness, stretch Your healing hand on each of our lives and restore us to good health. I thank You and praise You, that You are The Lord, Who hears and answers prayers. I love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

{Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.
Psalm 41:13}