"When I remembered God, I moan; when I meditate, my spirit faints."
Psalm 77:3
We are often encouraged to seek the Lord when our spirit is faint. But is it possible for a Christian to be so distraught that the remembrance of God and the meditation of His ways cause further perplexity?
It would appear the psalmist was in such a state of mind. When we pray for God's divine intervention in our lives, and the complete opposite of our request is the outcome. One can quickly become dismayed.
The sovereignty of the Lord is difficult to understand, accept, and believe to be good at times. Our thoughts deal with here and now. What we desire and define as good. The ways of God are higher than ours and take into account eternal things that we cannot now see or perceive.
God is loving and powerful. So why am I suffering? Why has He not answered in the way I believe He can? In light of this, when we think of God's goodness, we moan instead of rejoice.
What we are to be sure of is that God remains the same. He does not forsake us when we do not understand. The Lord does not leave us to ourselves when we cannot encourage ourselves in Him.
"You lead your people like a flock.." Psalm 77:20
Nothing can separate you from the love God has for you in Christ, not even your discouragement. God is still with you and working everything for the good of your salvation.
In Christ Alone,
Pastor Wight
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