Psalm 41:1-3

If we truly believe that the USA is a  Christian nation we would do well to heed this Psalm as we let Congress decide our financial concerns. In the midst of a global recession and uprise we need to be very thankful for the nation that we call home. We need to note that the wealthy were not mentioned in this psalm and throughout Scripture God always notices the plight of the poor, the widow and the downtrodden.

The poem is ascribed to David and speaks of the plight of a person suffering from serious physical illness. Ultimately, it presents the victory of the Savior Jesus over His enemies, especially the great enemy Satan. The poor refers not only to those who do not have enough money, but also to those who suffer illness or misfortune through no fault of their own. For such persons, God is Defender, Deliverer, and Sustainer . 

Blessed on the earth refers to the acts of God’s goodness in a person’s life, including health, wealth, longevity, spiritual vitality, and harmony with God and people.

Psalm 41:1-3

¹ Blessed is he who considers the poor; 
The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. 
² The Lord will preserve him and keep him alive, 
And he will be blessed on the earth; 
You will not deliver him to the will of his enemies. 
³ The Lord will strengthen him on his bed of illness; 
You will sustain him on his sickbed.