Bereavement,
hardship, divorce – the Word of God speaks of these difficulties in Job
and in the words of Jesus. These things can bring on deep depression.
We see this in Job’s reaction to his bereavement and hardship. In such
circumstances, we must take our thoughts to the Lord, even if, as in the
case of Job, the pouring out of the soul to the Lord doesn’t seem to
be a very positive thing. It is to the Lord that we cry. When we do
this, we keep open our lifeline to Him. He will renew our strength. He
will lift us out of our trouble. Whatever trouble we face, we must learn
to say, with the Psalmist: ”Hear, O Lord, my righteous plea; listen to
my cry. Give ear to my prayer … ” (Psalm 17:1).
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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