Psalms 10:17 KJV
LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:
It is significant that the Psalm begins with the words, "Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? Why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?" No doubt the Psalmist knows what it means to suffer trouble. He knows what it feels like to need the Lord's help and not sense His dear presence.
But what we need to see is that the Psalm does not end in despair. Beginning in verse 12, there is a turn in the attitude of the Psalmist. Once again He begins to call out to the Lord.[1] Then He begins to meditate upon the sovereignty of God[2] and finally he recognizes that God has heard the prayers of those humble enough to call out to Him.[3]
In those times of trouble when it seems that God is so far off, the best course for us to take would be the same as the Psalmist;
1. Regain our resolve to call out to the Lord in prayer
2. Allow that to lead us to views of the sovereignty and power of the Almighty, which should
3. Restore our confidence in God's presence once again.
LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:
It is significant that the Psalm begins with the words, "Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? Why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?" No doubt the Psalmist knows what it means to suffer trouble. He knows what it feels like to need the Lord's help and not sense His dear presence.
But what we need to see is that the Psalm does not end in despair. Beginning in verse 12, there is a turn in the attitude of the Psalmist. Once again He begins to call out to the Lord.[1] Then He begins to meditate upon the sovereignty of God[2] and finally he recognizes that God has heard the prayers of those humble enough to call out to Him.[3]
In those times of trouble when it seems that God is so far off, the best course for us to take would be the same as the Psalmist;
1. Regain our resolve to call out to the Lord in prayer
2. Allow that to lead us to views of the sovereignty and power of the Almighty, which should
3. Restore our confidence in God's presence once again.
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