PLEASE READ THIS FIRST: Psalm 119:73-96
What do you sense the Lord saying to you in this passage?
“How long must your servant wait?” (Psalm 119:84)
Trusting in and obeying the Lord does not make life easier.
We find ourselves fighting against the current, against the wind.
We commit to doing the right thing, and then the situation worsens.
Telling the truth at work can make things better… or worse.
Loving an enemy may please God, but it could upset others.
Some decide to give up on God’s way, and try the easier way.
The psalmist is devoted to God’s wisdom, confident that it is the better way.
But now he is waiting, and wondering how long before it actually gets better.
“My soul faints with longing for your salvation.”(Psalm 119:81)
If you are a Jesus follower, you may have wondered ‘is it worth it?’
In these moments, I try to remind myself where the other way leads.
Doing good promises a good reward… what does not doing good promise?
Jesus speaks of those who gain the world, but lose their souls.
The benefit of ‘trusting and obeying’ outweighs the burden of not.
PRAYER
Lord, following your wisdom seems right, but it doesn’t always feel good. Help me to stay focused on where each path leads, and that you and your wisdom are worth the wait.
Hang in there! God’s love, faithfulness and compassion is as dependable as His Law. “My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.” I put my hope in Jesus who is my redeemer who lives today and listens to my prayers – he has won for me life now and always – I need not fear death. I need to live today and live for him – to share the good news – to reach out to others in need of salvation. My hope is in my redeemer! He makes me right with God and His law.