Yesterday a brief look at doubt about whether loyalty to God and His ways is worth it. Today a brief look at doubt about God from Psalm 77. The psalmist was in turmoil. He experienced so much stress that he could not sleep. And he wondered if God had rejected him.
"Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time?
9 Has God forgotten to be merciful?" Psalm 77:8, 9
But like you and me, like all people of faith, he and we know better. God cannot change. We know our God's loving, merciful actions have been displayed in history. Our faith is in the God who acted in and through the nation of Israel. He is the God who acted in and through our Lord - Jesus Christ. In history He has displayed his love, His mercy and His power.
Therefore, when life is painful and God seems distant, we need to return to Scripture. We need to listen to music that conveys biblical truth. We need to reflect on what we know of God and His loving actions in history - and in our own lives. Then we are able to join with the psalmist as he comes out of his doubting and depression and says:
"I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” Your ways, God, are holy. What god is as great as our God?" Psalm 77:11 - 13
"Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time?
9 Has God forgotten to be merciful?" Psalm 77:8, 9
But like you and me, like all people of faith, he and we know better. God cannot change. We know our God's loving, merciful actions have been displayed in history. Our faith is in the God who acted in and through the nation of Israel. He is the God who acted in and through our Lord - Jesus Christ. In history He has displayed his love, His mercy and His power.
Therefore, when life is painful and God seems distant, we need to return to Scripture. We need to listen to music that conveys biblical truth. We need to reflect on what we know of God and His loving actions in history - and in our own lives. Then we are able to join with the psalmist as he comes out of his doubting and depression and says:
"I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” Your ways, God, are holy. What god is as great as our God?" Psalm 77:11 - 13
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