Psalm 88
-Theme: When
there is misery with no relief in sight, the God of our salvation hears our
cries and understands our deepest needs.
-Historical Insight: This is a Psalm of Herman, one of the
sons of Korah, for the choir director in the Temple. It is according to
Mahalath Leannoth, a Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. This may very well be the
same man mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:19; 16:41; 25:4-5 as a musician and the
king’s seer.
-*Application* There will be trouble at times in this life
(John 16:33). While we rest in the fact that Jesus has overcome the world, our
times of misery and despair threaten our peace, hope, and joy in often very
unrelenting ways. During these dark times of the soul, continue to reach out in
prayer and supplication before the LORD both day and night (Psalm 88:1). He is
our salvation and restoration. God knows our needs before we even ask, so don’t
hesitate to beseech His grace, mercy, and comfort in your dire straits. Feel
forsaken with a lot of questions? You are not alone as proven by the Psalmist
here. At times we can feel low and deep in the pit of anguish, but the truth is
that God is watching out for our well-being and will again look on you with
favor if you hold on to His promises. He often withdraws so that we will come
running back to Him with more love, more determination, and more devotion. This
allows us to grow in our dependence on Him and makes us realize that we have
nothing but Him for our sustenance. Your affliction always has a purpose, and
God will make you more like Him in the process of suffering. He does not reject
forever. Hold on to Him when things seem bleakest. Be honest with God about
your feelings, the Psalmist certainly does here as we can see, but then look
for His glimpses and glimmers of hope. The turnaround will come. When your
heart finds troubled times, remember that this too shall pass!
Verse to Memorize:
Psalm 88:1
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