We've all been here, right? In the midst of a trial, in the depth a valley, we may feel helpless. We even may feel as though God has forgotten us, shelved us.
Awake! Why are you sleeping, O Lord? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever!Why do you hide your face?Why do you forget our affliction and oppression?For our soul is bowed down to the dust; our belly clings to the ground.Rise up; come to our help! Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love! 44:23-26
What is the truth of the matter? Is God asleep? No. We need only read early chapters of Psalms to see declarations of His unwavering dedication to His creation. Consider a passage we read earlier this week. In Exodus we saw God's plan to exhibit His might through hardening Pharoh's heart. So often we can not see beyond the edge of the valley, but He can. So often we can not see the benefit, the value, of the plan. The moment feels unbearable.
Here is where faith is pivotal. Faith is complete confidence and trust in someone or something we neither see or feel.
Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love! 44:26This verse wonderfully exhibits this faith.
1) God's motive is to redeem us!
2) He does it through steadfast love!
Let us always seek the truth, our Savior, no matter the circumstance.
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