Psalm 122-123 -- God's Timing Is Excellent Again!

Yesterday, I cried out to God for His help all day.  I worried.  I fretted.  Finally, I trusted, and He didn’t disappoint!  I almost didn’t do a quiet time this morning, knowing I needed to finish packing to get on the road to a new aftercare with my son, but God tugged at my heart and I’m so glad I listened.

Back in Psalm 120, my commentary had said, “When we find ourselves experiencing distress and disappointment, we have 3 responsibilities to fulfill if our burdens are to become blessings:

We must pray – sharing it with the Lord.

We must trust God.

We must patiently endure. 

I’d forgotten what I’d just read!

In Psalm 123, it asked, “Where do we turn for help?”

“We look by faith to God’s throne.  To look toward the Lord means to trust Him and turn our problems over to Him by faith.

We look by faith to God’s hand.  Our direction, provision, and protection all come from our Master’s hand, and His hand never fails.

We look for God’s mercy and grace.  We are not only subjects of the King and servants of the Master, we are also the children of a gracious Father who hears the cries of His children and comes to their aid.  He has grace and mercy for each situation.”

Father, thank You for calming me yesterday when I needed it most.  May Your sovereign hand heal my son as we begin another journey.  Get us there safely, Father.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford