Meditation
I WILL REMEMBER THE WORKS OF THE LORD
Text: Psalm 77
20 August 2017
THE MANY CHALLENGES OF LIFE
Life holds many challenges. Some of them are very difficult to cope with. The Psalmist Asaph wrote about some of these problems in his life and ministry.
- Who was the Psalmist Asaph?
a) He was one of the chief musicians of King David
b) He was one of the people appointed to look after the Worship programs of Israel
- Some of his tasks
a) To write Psalms
i) For worship purposes
ii) For singing
iii) For meditation
b) To lead the nation in worship
i) Through teaching
ii) Through exhortation
iii) Through inspiration
WHAT IF THE PSALMIST STRUGGLES SPIRITUALLY?
We often take for granted that the servants of God will always be spiritually strong and healthy. Asaph in Psalm 77 shares with us candidly about the time(s) when he felt spiritually dry and empty.
- Dry moments felt
a) His soul could not find comfort Psalm 77:3
b) He was troubled in his spirit Psalm 77:3
c) He kept complaining Psalm 77:3
d) His spirit felt overwhelmed Psalm 77:3
- How did he triumph in such circumstances?
a) He called to remembrance his song in the night Psalm 77:6
b) He meditated Psalm 77:6
c) His spirit made diligent search Psalm 77:6
d) He took time to remember the works of God Psalm 77:11
- Did he succeed?
a) Yes, he did!
b) He found spiritual renewal through dwelling on the works of God Psalm 77:10-20
Let us be challenged to cultivate the good spiritual discipline of meditating on the works of the Lord. We will be able to emerge triumphant!