Psalm 74-75 God Is STILL On The Throne

In Psalm 74, the nation itself was in despair after the destruction of the Temple by the Babylonians, my commentary said.  They were crying out to God and hearing no word from Him.  “The people felt that they were cast off forever, desolate forever, humiliated forever, and forgotten forever.”  In verse 12, though, “He lifted his eyes by faith from the burning ruins to the holy throne of God in the heavens and received a new perspective on the situation.  No matter how discouraging the situation was, Asaph knew that God was still on the throne and had not abdicated His authority to the Babylonians.”

He remembers the covenant.  “The Jews had mocked the prophets that God sent to them to turn them from their idolatry.  Israel had not honored God’s name … The Lord was paying attention to His covenant!  That was why He was chastening His people.  Asaph was concerned about the glory of God’s name and the survival of God’s people … The nation had been ravaged, the city of Jerusalem had been wrecked and the temple had been destroyed and burned – but the essentials had not been touched by the enemy!  The nation still had Jehovah God as their God, His Word and His covenant had not been changed, and Jehovah was at work in the world!  God is at work in our world today, and we need not despair.”

Father, thank You for Your faithfulness despite the unfaithfulness of our leadership.  Please guide and direct us to choose the person You want us to have as the next leader of our country – one who will honor and glorify You and lead us to return to You.  You are still on the throne and You are never late.  You know what You are doing.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford