God's light in the storm

Psalm 43

The psalmist was lamenting about the trials and sufferings he was going through, but he came to to the most important point, which is to ask God for guidance and to help him dwell in His presence. In His presence, we can find joy amidst the sufferings, we can have hope because He is with us. Who can be against us? And God reminds us again, in the storms, if we ask of Him, He will shine His light through the darkness, and we can see it and follow the light.

Psalm 44

verse 1-3: Remember the things God did for His people in the past? He brought them out of Egypt, out of slavery, won battles for them, chased out the nations before them and gave them a land flowing with milk and honey. God says, He can do all things, if we are obedient and do His will. (remember what pastor said on sun? When God's will is our will, He will make all things happen for us.)

verse 9-22: The psalmist could not understand why the peopl were defeated despite their faith and obedience to God. I couldnt too, until i read Rom 8:36. Paul quoted this psalm to show that we may suffer for the sake of Christ. But even so, we will be able to conquer them eventually because God loves us. (Rom8:36-39)

Sometimes, it seems that He is asleep or have left us, but actually God is always with us and ready to help, but He wished first to build our faith in us. Be patient, be faithful!