Psalm_42

Scripture

Psalms‬ ‭42:11

“Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!”

 

Observation-What does it say?

 

This psalm was written by the descendants of Korah. In this psalm, the psalmist is in what we would call a “funk”. The psalmist is depressed and discouraged. He is homesick. His enemies are constantly taunting him. He remembers better days and how things used to be. He is overwhelmed with the trials of life and is very frustrated with God’s slow response time as he cries out to Him. Still, it was as if the psalmist said, “Those are not good enough reasons to be cast down when I think of the greatness of God and the help of His favor and presence.” Despite all the psalmist was going through, he chooses to put his hope in God, and give God all his praise.

 

Understanding-What does it mean?

 

Give God the glory and praise even during life’s storms.

 

We have all been there before. Some of us may even be in one right now. I’m talking about life’s storms, its troubles and worries. But the psalmist of this chapter had it right. He could have easily gave up, raised his fist in defiance to God, and said “I’m done with you.” But Instead of feeling sorry for himself, he focuses his attention on God and God’s greatness. He chooses to put all his hope in God. He gives God his praise and worship. By doing this I believe his mindset begins to change. His focus is no longer on his struggles, but instead his focus is on how great and awesome God is! And once ANYONE comes to that understanding and realization...all life’s problems seem so microscopic in comparison.

 

Life Application

 

small god, BIG PROBLEMS. BIG GOD, small problems. How big is your God?

 

My God is the God of the universe. He created the Heaven and the earth. He created the skies and the sea. He created all living things in it. He created everything, down to every intricate detail, and each designed with a specific purpose. There is nothing my God can’t do. I choose to put my faith and trust in Him. I will give Him all the glory and honor He deserves. Amen.

 

-Moses Gaddi