Psalm 30 -- A Day Late, But Worth Sending

God had rescued David.  From what he wrote, it was a dangerous situation, but we don’t know exactly which one.  He was near death, and God had been angry with him.  It apparently involved disobedience.

David learned that God Himself sometimes lifts us out of our depression.  God’s grace is the source of His help.  My commentary also said, “God doesn’t replace sorrow with joy; He transforms sorrow into joy.”

David needed a new heart because pride had done a number on his old heart.  God was teaching him humility.  My commentary said, “Prosperity is a constant temptation to believers.  God permits trials so that we might not get comfortable in our faith and stop growing.”

Another thing it pointed out was the seven times David said, “Thou hast …”, “Bearing witness to the strong and gracious hand of the Lord working on his behalf.  Even God’s chastening of David was an expression of His love.”

Rather than having a pity party when hard times come, instead, David wants us to focus on “the lifetime of grace God gives to prepare us for an eternity of glory.”

Father, thank You for walking through the hard times with me, for lifting me out of my own emotional pit and for giving me a reason to praise You.  Help me not to forget Your love and not to doubt Your rescue is always on the way.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford