Psalm 42:8
The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime,
And in the night His song shall be with me—
A prayer to the God of my life.
Application:
In Psalm 42:6–8, the psalmist shifts back to distress: I am deeply depressed (42:6). His life is like a seesaw; he’s up and then down. He fluctuates between songs and sobs, hope and despair, confidence and collapse, fear and faith. His trying circumstances are like the roar of waterfalls, like breakers and billows sweeping over him (42:7). He pictures himself being rocked by an enormous wave, only to be overrun by another as soon as it passes.
But again, he prays for and hopes in God’s faithful love. His song to the Lord would be his comfort in the night (42:8). Like a child frightened in the night by a thunderstorm, he longs for his Father’s presence—not to stop the thunder and lightning, but to remind him that he isn’t alone.
In Psalm 42:9 Why have you forgotten me? The truth is that God hadn’t forgotten the psalmist, but sometimes it does feel this way. Importantly, the apostle Paul reminds us that “all things work together for the good of those who love God…” (Rom 8:28). Notice he doesn’t say that all things are good, but that all things work together for good.
Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 529-530.
To God be the glory!
Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!
“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26
Disclaimer
When God inspires me, I write blogs. Consider this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, search the Scriptures to determine whether what I write is so. Always consult with your church ministers about biblical matters. I am also not a professional writer, so some grammar or spelling errors may be present. I try my best to write as efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo
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