Please Come Quickly

In 1968, the first 9-1-1 call was made in the United States. It's been said that "it was created with the advantage that ‘it is brief, easily remembered, and can be dialed quickly.’” David must have had something similar in mind here in Psalm 71 and in another of his other psalms.  He called upon the Lord and teaches us to do the same. In fact, he used words that are familiar, and heard often in 911 call centers across the country every day. He said, “Make haste to help me.” Or in other words, “Please come quickly!”