Sat, Jan 6 at 9:03 AM

Marie’s daily verse: For with God nothing shall be impossible (Luke 1:37). 

DAILY DEVOTION, January 6, 2024

Will the Lord cast off forever? And will He be favorable no more? ⁸ Has His mercy ceased forever? Has His promise failed forevermore? ⁹ Has God forgotten n to be gracious? Has He in anger shut up His tender mercies?” (Psalm 77:7-9).

Psalm 77 reminds us that we are not the only ones troubled by disaster. We are not the first to wonder, “Why has God allowed this to happen?” As we struggle with our various problems, such questions may be on our minds

We don’t know what problems plagued the Psalmist.  We do know what is troubling us, and we wonder why? The Psalmist expresses a solution. As we drop down to verse 11, we read these words: “I will remember the works of the Lord; Surely I will remember Your wonders of old. ¹² I will also meditate on all Your work, And talk of Your deeds. ¹³ Your way, O God, is holy.; Who is so great a God as our God? ¹⁴ You are the God who does wonders; You have declared Your strength among the peoples. ¹⁵ You have with Your arm redeemed Your people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph.” 

The Psalmist asks us to remember. Israel had much to remember about the goodness and mercy of God.  We have much more to remember because Jesus has come. We remember how He satisfied the judgment of God, and the result is that all our sins are forgiven. We remember that He promised to be with us always.  We remember that He purchased a place in heaven for us.  As we remember and reflect on these great truths, our problems seem puny in comparison.

Yes, the Psalmist asked the why question. He wondered if God had forsaken His people.  Then he remembered all God had done for Israel. His memory canceled out his questions.  Remember all that Christ has done for you, and you will be able to endure whatever happens. God has not forgotten you.

Prayer:  Forgive us when we allow our questions to weaken our faith. Help us to remember who You are and all You have done for us. Thank you for sending Your Son, who has prepared a place for us in heaven.  Keep us in true faith unto everlasting life, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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