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God is Our Comfort

 

Have you ever looked around you and wondered, “Why is there so much evil, wickedness, and pain in the world?” 

 

In Psalm 94, King David is extremely upset about the state of humanity. People are blaming God for the world’s rampant wickedness as though God did not see it and did not care. So David reminds his audience that the Lord is Creator, and He knows, sees, and hears all that goes on. 

 

Because of God, David could say, “In the multitude of my thoughts within me Thy comforts delight my soul.”Psalm 94:19 KJV

 

King David’s “multitude of my thoughts” were because of the wickedness and evil he saw—and our world is not much different. But David’s consolation in all the evil he witnessed was his Creator and Savior. 

 

That’s why He could close his psalm by writing, But the LORD is my defence; And my God is the rock of my refuge. And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; Yea, the LORD our God shall cut them off.”
Psalm‬ ‭94‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭KJV‬‬

 

This isn’t the most pleasant psalm to read. It’s full of pain and anger, sorrow and injustice. But, it’s a prayer of hope and perspective which we can learn from.

 

There is wickedness, injustice, and war all around us. But in the midst of pain and brokenness, we can follow King David’s example and look to God for comfort and peace. God took care of our shame and sin through the death of Jesus Christ, and He will one day take care of all wickedness and evil. 

 

Until then, like David, we can say, “In the multitude of my thoughts within me Thy comforts delight my soul.”Psalm 94:19 KJV

 

And then we can live that verse out by bringing God our hopes, dreams, fears, and concerns.

 

So right now, think about the cares you have that need to be given to God. How can knowing God cheer your soul?

 

BE ENCOURAGED

In an ever-changing world, God is the true anchor for your soul.

 

REFLECTION

Take a moment to name what's causing you to worry.

Then, surrender those things to Him.

 

SHARE YOUR FAITH

Just as you need God's comfort and encouragement, others do too. Share the hope He offers with someone today!

 

PRAYER

God, You are in control.

And because You are in control, I am safe. I am Your child. And because nothing can separate me from You, I can run to You when I face troubles of any kind. Thank You for being my Anchor.

Remind my soul of what is true, and comfort me as I face hardships that are too big for me to handle. Fill me with joy as I trust in You. In Jesus' name, Amen.