Confusion Can Surround God's Actions Without Questioning His Identity or Purpose

Psalm 89:1-18, Part A

Believers often find God’s actions confusing.  Being certain about God’s identity does not mean we can explain all of God’s actions.  Accepting God’s identity never means we totally understand God.  “Whys” always exist.

The psalmist unquestionably grasped God’s identity.  God was enduring faithfulness and unfailing love!  He honored His promises!   His oath was absolutely trustworthy!  If God said it, it was dependable!

When God promised David that Israel’s throne belonged to David’s descendants, God meant it!  This was not a meaningless promise!  God would honor His commitment!

All heaven praised the significance of God!  Nothing in heaven could compare to God.  His obvious superiority to all heavenly beings caused all those heavenly beings to hold God in awe!  No faithfulness was (is) similar to God’s faithfulness!

God ruled the ocean and its violent waves, crushed the great sea monster, and scattered enemies.  He created the heavens, the earth, and the north and south.  His throne sat on righteousness and justice.  Unfailing love and truth attended Him.

The worship call filled worshippers with joy.  Why?  They walked in the Lord’s light, rejoiced in His reputation, exulted in His righteousness, and found their strength in Him.

Their protection came from the Lord.  The Holy One of Israel gave them their king.

The praise of Israel’s faithful came from a distinct awareness of God’s significance.  Their questions would not challenge God’s significance.  There were things they did not understand, but God’s significance was not one of those things.

Do you question God’s significance?  Does ignorance of God’s ways question His existence?

April 22, 2014  *  Fort Smith, AR
 

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