DAILY READINGS: 2 Chronicles 10-11; Ezekiel 34; John 13:1-30
How long wilt Thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt Thou hide Thy face from me? Psalm 13:1
In this psalm David was perplexed by life’s pressures and their nagging continuance. Four times he cried, “how long?” Silence from heaven added to the weight of his dilemma. Undefeated he counted his blessings and renewed his trust. As a result he unconsciously broke into rejoicing and singing. He ends with this conclusion, “The Lord hath dealt bountifully with me.” As it did with David, counting our blessings will make us triumphant over the perplexities of the present, and strengthen us as we await the promised second coming of Jesus Christ. —E. F.
When in the glory and the bliss, we joyfully adore.
Remembering the pilgrim pathway, we yet shall praise Him more.—Author Unknown