Answer Me Quickly

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on Psalm 143, a raw and urgent prayer that cries out, "Answer me quickly, Lord." David finds himself overwhelmed—pursued by enemies, afraid, and on the brink of despair—yet he anchors his plea not in his own righteousness, but in God's unfailing faithfulness.

As the conversation unfolds, Curtis and Sally explore the powerful gospel theme woven throughout the psalm: God rescues not because we deserve it, but because He is good. David's prayer models a posture of humility—acknowledging sin, remembering God's past faithfulness, and asking to be taught and led by God's Spirit even in the midst of distress.

This episode invites listeners to consider how seasons of hardship become opportunities to remain deeply dependent on the Lord. Drawing connections to Jesus' words in John 15 and the promise of God's patient mercy, Curtis and Sally remind us that fruitfulness flows from abiding, even when hope feels thin. Psalm 143 ultimately calls us to trust God's character when outcomes are unclear and to lift our hands toward Him, thirsty for His presence like parched land longing for rain.