Good Morning World!
There is something satisfying about a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Especially when times are tough. As Simon & Garfunkel sang, "Like a Bridge Over Troubled Waters", and another song, "Lean on Me when you're not strong" These songs have been a source of refuge for many, because the words are so true. We all need someone to lean on!
Psalm 74
This is another Psalm of passionate prayer and supplication. The writer isn't David, but Asaph, and he is pleading with God for a desperate rescue. In pleading with God Asaph begins to remind God of His covenants and promises to Israel. Sometimes it is necessary to us to remind God what He said He would do. It isn't so much for God's benefit as our own benefit. Sometimes, it does us good to remember what God said He would do, and we must then make sure we are living up to our end of the bargain. God is merciful and kind. God is full of love and tender compassion. However, God also loves a good contract. He made many contracts with Israel and other throughout the Bible, and still continues to do so today. So, if you are having a "go through" try reminding you and God what the contract says, and then make sure that you are at least keeping your side. You can be most assured that God will keep His side!
Psalm 75
Another song of Asaph. I'm not sure of the time line, but I would like to submit that is was after the previous song of supplication. Here we have a song of deliverance and rejoicing! What wondrous things happen when we trust in the Lord, and we both keep our side of the contract! God is good and greatly to be praised! He deals righteously with the foolish and wicked, and raises up the righteous. He takes care of His own and doesn't let the destroyer overcome them!
Praise the Lord and keep your trust in Him. He will deliver and save you!
Yours for trust,
Pastor Fred
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