The Word "Let"

"Let thy mercies come also unto me...." Psalm 119:41a

Jesus went out of his way to come to earth and endure great pain and anguish to provide salvation for his people. He desires to show us love and compassion, but we must ask before he can let his mercies come to us. If we do not ask, then we are saying we do not see our need; and we will forever be in rebellion, justifying our actions. It's as if there is a flood gate of God's mercies waiting to be let go, and when we ask, God lets that flood flow to us in Jesus' name. The word let makes this verse a prayer rather than a statement. It is a request for mercy rather than an affirmation of a fact. Let is a plea. We are always in a position of supplicant. We do not make a statement and expect it to be honored simply because we say the words. This is the difference between "Name It and Claim It" theology and submitting to the will and purpose of God in humility and trust.