Psalm
83- God’s Not Listening
Asaph
was perplexed that Israel was in danger and God was silent and inactive. The
nations were forming a military confederacy against the Jews, but God was
speechless and seemingly doing nothing. The enemy wanted to destroy the nation
and take the land, and apparently God was going to let them do it.
Asaph
prayed and reminded God of what He did to Israel’s enemies during the day of
judges. Then he shifted from history to nature and asked God to send a storm to
wipe the enemy out.
Asaph
had a purpose in mind – not to just the safety of Israel but the glory of the
Lord. Some of the enemy soldiers might even trust in the God of Israel! It was
not important that Israel’s name be preserved, but it was important that God’s
name be glorified.
When
it seems that God is saying and doing nothing, that is when He is the most
busiest in our lives. He is not as noisy as the enemy, but He is more powerful;
and He will win.
Psalm
84 – Abide in the Lord
The
Jews were required to go to Jerusalem three times a year to celebrate Passover,
Pentecost, and the Feast of the Tabernacles.
Perhaps
the priests and Levites took for granted their privilege of dwelling in the
courts of the Lord, but this Psalmist did not. God’s altars were to him what a
nest is to a bird, a place of safety and satisfaction. Abiding in the Lord is
not a matter of geography, for you can worship Him and love Him wherever you
are. When Life disappoints you, abide in Him.
What
is in your heart is what counts. When your desires are godly, the Lord will
give you all you need, be sure your heart’s desires are pleasing to God.
God’s
people go “from strength to strength” and from “faith to faith” (Rom. 1:17). As
you trust in the Lord, He gives “grace and glory,” for He is your provision and
your protection. He gives you all you need in this life. Depend on the Lord for
what you really need.
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J.
Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.
Dr.
David Jeremiah
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