“You hold my eyelids open; I am so troubled that I cannot speak.” Psalm 77:4
I often see them as they make their way into the sanctuary each Sunday. They are putting on their best smiles, but the eyes do not lie. I can see the worry and the hurt that so many carry because of all that is troubling them. Certainly, you see them as well? Maybe, you are also facing worry and hurt?
This morning the Psalmist is facing some extreme trouble. His thoughts however bring joy to his mind simply because he thinks correctly.
Think it through:
1. He looks at the big picture of who God is in regard to the ages.
“Then I said, I will appeal to this, to the years of the right hand of the Most High.”
2. He gains strength for the moment as he process the big picture.
“I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. Your way is holy. What god is great like our God?” Psalm 77:12-13
3. He moves forward because the God of Moses is his God.
“You led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.” Psalm 77:20
If I could just get my brothers and sisters to think this way as they come to the sanctuary, then their burden would be lightened and their load lifted. Consider Jesus, “Come unto me all you who are burned down and I will give you rest,” Matt. 11:28
Our response:
1. We must decide to look about the moment (The trial) and look to the bigger picture of what God is doing. Check out Romans 8:28-31 and James 1:1-5
2. We must trust in the God who is at work in the moment. Check out Philippians 1 and Proverbs 3:5-6
3. We must face each new day as a victor and not a victim. Check out I John 4