How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire? (v.46).
These questions come from the broken heart of a man who wondered why God’s people were going through so much trouble. Several times we see the word remember in these verses. “Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?” (v.47). What could the psalmist possibility remind God about?
He reminds him that life is short. Then he reminds God of His promises (v.49). This refers to the covenant God had made with David. It looked as though God had broken His promise. He doesn’t break His promises, but He likes to have us remind Him of them. Next, he reminds God of the reproach (vv.50-51). Remember our approach. Why? Because it detracts from the glory of God.
Let’s remind ourselves that we are here to bring glory to His name. The Psalmist ends on the mountains: “Blessed be the Lord for evermore! Amen, and Amen. He starts with burdens and ends with blessing. He start with sighing and ends with singing, because he left his broken heart to the Lord in prayer.
When you go through trouble times, remember God’s promises and remind Him of them. He is faithful to His word.
