But I trust in your faithfulness. May I rejoice because of your deliverance.
Into the Text
In this Psalm, David expressed, again, his impatience with seeing evil deeds go seemingly unnoticed. He asked God to do something about it. If we are honest, we all feel this way sometimes. We are impatient to see God move, heal, protect, and save. We are left confused and discouraged when He doesn’t do it in our timing or in our way. We feel forgotten, cheated, and misguided.
This is when we need to keep remembering what is true. As we trust God with the things we cannot control and believe He is who He says He is even when life doesn’t make sense, our faith is strengthened.
The Lord is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). We give thanks to God today for His deliverance through Jesus Christ. God created the world and humankind, but sin has separated us from Him. He sent His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, to pay the price for our sin and redeem humankind, allowing us to have a personal relationship with God the Father. What will your response be? And how will you respond in the face of inevitable suffering? Jesus says, “I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage—I have conquered the world” (John 16:33).
His character never changes, and His love for you runs deep. When you experience a season of suffering, injustice, or pain, don’t avoid talking to God because you don’t know how to voice some of your questions. Pray to Him as you would talk to a loving Father. Use the words of the Psalms if you need to, and believe He will remain faithful.
Prayer
Jesus, you have rescued me from sin and death. Thank you. Even though I don’t understand what’s going on, I trust in your goodness. I know that everything you do is out of your love and holiness. Amen.