Prolonged affliction often vexes us.
We want an immediate solution, a quick fix.
But there are things in life that can’t be fixed; they can only be borne.
David was hounded by King Saul for 9 long years.
David cried to God about his troubles: “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? (Psalm 13:1-2)
As Christians, we can complain to God in our troubles.
When we turn to God with our complaints, we come to our senses.
In David’s case, he remembered God’s love: “I have trusted in Your mercy; my heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because He has dealt bountifully with me” (Psalm 13: 5-6).
Sufferings may persist, but David could sing in the midst of his trials.
David was reminded that he was God’s beloved child.
And that is all he needed to know.
We want an immediate solution, a quick fix.
But there are things in life that can’t be fixed; they can only be borne.
David was hounded by King Saul for 9 long years.
David cried to God about his troubles: “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? (Psalm 13:1-2)
As Christians, we can complain to God in our troubles.
When we turn to God with our complaints, we come to our senses.
In David’s case, he remembered God’s love: “I have trusted in Your mercy; my heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because He has dealt bountifully with me” (Psalm 13: 5-6).
Sufferings may persist, but David could sing in the midst of his trials.
David was reminded that he was God’s beloved child.
And that is all he needed to know.
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