Walk Of Life – Day 17, November 2022 – Thoughts From The Book Of Psalms
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul. Psalms 94:19
The Lord my Comforter in Worries
Life is definitely not a bed of roses. There are those difficult conflicts that catch you totally off-guard and make you wonder if life is actually worthwhile. The Bible is also a record of all the hurdles and challenges that people faced and how the Lord delivered them out of it all. From the exodus from Egypt, the struggles of the Judges, the wars of the kings, the heart cry of the prophets, the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus to the numerous martyrs who have sacrificed their life for Christ. This beautiful psalm kind of speaks for all of us. When we see bad people prospering and the good perishing, something does not seem right…it is very disappointing. However, the Lord has answers.
O Lord, how long shall the wicked,
how long shall the wicked exult?
They pour out their arrogant words;
all the evildoers boast.
They crush your people, O Lord,
and afflict your heritage.
They kill the widow and the sojourner,
and murder the fatherless. Psalm 94:3 to 6
These people are evil beyond anticipation, plundering widows and murdering orphans, but the next verse may be the most haunting: “They say, ‘The Lord does not see” — using the covenant name God gave to Israel — “‘the God of Jacob does not perceive’” Psalm 94:7. The proud, the evildoers, the murderers, the wicked — they were among God’s own people. These are not the jealous and godless enemies of Israel. They’re part of the family.
“We expect wickedness from the world. The most painful attacks are often those that come from the places we least expect them: in our case, from within the household of faith. Instead of warm sympathy, we receive harsh scrutiny. Instead of rallying to support us in our time of need, they heap heavier burdens on our shoulders. Instead of help, abandonment. Instead of forgiveness, bitterness. Instead of purity and self-control, indulgence. Instead of peace, strife and conflict. Instead of patience, anger and irritability. Instead of kindness and gentleness, abuse. Instead of honesty, duplicity. Instead of love, hostility. Where do we stand when we are wearied and wounded from within the camp? “
When life is very hard, we tend to question God. We need to know that He is our creator and He knows much much more than us. He knows the end from the beginning.
Understand, O dullest of the people!
Fools, when will you be wise?
He who planted the ear, does he not hear?
He who formed the eye, does he not see?
He who disciplines the nations, does he not rebuke?
He who teaches man knowledge —
the Lord — knows the thoughts of man,
that they are but a breath. Ps 94: 8-11
He who created our corneas and retinas, does He not see more than we do. The one who knows the innermost thoughts of man, does He not hear more than we do. How can we question His doings? We are just dust. He is righteous and just. He knows more about this situation — far more — than we do.
We need to understand that God allows suffering in our lives so we may draw closer to Him. He chastises whom He loves. If we are his children, any pain we are feeling is ultimately our Father’s loving kindness meant to lead us into righteousness, peace, and joy. Even in our worst trials, when someone we love wants to do us harm, God relentlessly wields every moment, every conversation, every injustice in love for us — and not against us.
According to verse 19, we all worry a lot. In the multitude of my thoughts, rather worries, you comfort my soul. You may be worrying about many things, your marriage, your job, your kids, sickness, and many many more. But always remember, the Lord cares for us. He may seem to be silent, but He is watching. He may seem to be far off but He is there right beside you. Take heart, my friend whatever be the trial you are going through today, the Lord will carry you through. We need to rest assured in His promise rather than fret because of evildoers.
