By Asaph – The Levite
From Despair to Confidence
In this Psalm, Asaph describes how he moved from despair to confidence knowing that the Lord cares for His people.
Asaph began by praying what troubled him, v1-6, and wondering in his pain if God has left him, v7-9. He reached out his hands and cried out to God, yet could not find the comfort for his heart, v10.
Things took a turn when he decided to shake himself out of his own sorrows, v11-12 by meditating on God’s mighty act of deliverance, where He rescued the Israelites enslaved by the Egyptians, v13-20.
Finally, he realized afresh that the Lord was the Shepherd of Israel, v 20 whom he could trust to work out everything for good.
Application:
Are there terrible events happening that causes us despair and disappointment? Will yourself to look up in faith and look back at what God has brought you through. God will work all things out well for you as you put your trust in Him.
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