There it is! David’s heart of faith and praise winning the day. In the verses prior to these, David fully expresses his doubt that God is with him and working on his behalf. His honest talk with the Shepherd shows us a soul that feels abandoned, confused, and is deep in sorrow. Taking advice from his soul was proving of no use. Then comes his admission, “I need to see the light. Shepherd, what is really true?”
Read MoreDavid may have been at risk of doubting God completely. His soul was hearing lies of abandonment even though God had chosen David to be king of Israel and his future was secure. His words express thoughts of a God who was not who he said he was but who David’s mind was creating based on his broken heart.
Read MoreDavid’s use of honest language in his prayerful plea gets my attention. It’s our example that no question is off limits with the One who loves us. No need to be anything but prayerfully honest. No need to gloss over the sorrow. Just permission to share real life and real feelings with the Shepherd.
Read MoreThe Pundit is one of my favorite wines for its flavors and aromas but also its label. It’s a picture of my favorite bird the owl. While swirling, smelling, and then sipping, Jill asked, “What is a pundit?” Immediately, I thought of blowhards arguing on TV. Not the mental picture I wanted.
Read MoreWhat do we do when life falls apart? How do we handle being treated in a way that seems unfair? How is our conversation with God impacted by exasperating circumstances? Do we feel like we’re asking for His help and He just doesn’t seem to be listening? We can find comfort and encouragement from the book of Habakkuk. In its pages are the raw and honest writings of someone who heard from God in the midst of a dire and unpleasant situation.
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