Evidence

Re:Verse passage – Psalm 77:1-20 (day four)

The writer of Psalm 77 models something that doesn’t often come naturally for us. Even when he feels furthest from God, wondering if God will ever turn his face back towards him and he feels as though God has left him in the dust, he still cries out to him. He continues to seek God’s presence and call upon the Lord, even when it feels as if his prayers are bouncing off the ceiling. All of us have times where we feel far from God, whether it’s due to our own sin, an experience of suffering, or simply a season of feeling spiritually dry. It is in these moments that we’re tempted to throw in the towel on our walk with God, and chase after something that will provide more immediate gratification. But the psalmist models for us: continue to cry out to God even when you’re sure he can’t hear you. Continue to ask, seek, and knock, even when you’re unsure if he’s there to open the door.

How does the psalmist manage to do this at his lowest point? Because he knows the character of God. When he looks back at his life, the evidence speaks for itself. God if faithful. God will provide. God will draw near. This is the importance of remembering what God has done. It’s not for sentimental value; it provides strength for our souls when we feel furthest from God. God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. If he has been faithful before, which we can testify that he has, then he will be faithful again. Keep knocking.