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GOD’S WORD IN HEAVINESS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17
Psalm 119:28-29

Isaiah 40:27-31

 

“…to them that have no might

he increaseth strength.”

 

GOD’S WORD IN HEAVINESS
 
This is another hardship that the psalmist faces in his life. As many of us may have experienced, a storm comes which causes us to cry, “Enough Lord, enough.” We think we would not survive the ordeal as it continues to go on. We want troubles to end quickly for we know how frail we are. But is this the solution?
 
The psalmist does not think that way. He may have experienced a very trying situation where his “soul melteth” (Ps 119:28). The word describes a dripping or pouring out of the water and emptying the vessel. It is a description of a soul whose sadness results in continuous weeping and his tears are flowing to the point that he feels he will dry up and nothing be left of him. This is not an ordinary grieving. The pain constantly reminds him of the sorrowful state, making him cry all the time. However, the words of the psalmist should remind those who may feel they are at the end of the rope that there is hope in the Lord through His words.
 
To strengthen: In his distress, the psalmist does not ask to end the pressure. He does not complain nor question why God allows such things to happen. Instead, he asks for strength so that he may be able to go through such hardships. This source of strength is only through the Word of God. He knows that removing the heavy burden does not solve the problem. What he needs is the strength to carry the burden. That, he believes, can be supplied only through His Word.
 
To sanctify: The psalmist not only pleads for a supply of strength so that he can continue on in the work of the Lord, but he also realises that he needs to live his life pleasing and acceptable to God. This is the psalmist’s conviction from the Spirit. He needs to be preserved from doing evil or be chastised by God which will be far greater and harder than what he is experiencing presently. Such can also be provided by His Word.
 
Dear reader, plead for strength and for God’s Spirit to sanctify you so that you may not sin against the Lord.
 
THOUGHT: How did I respond to past trials in my life?

PRAYER: Father, let me always trust Thee for help.

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