It has been interesting to reflect on this psalm over the past month, as it has become clear my dear loved one will be going home to Jesus before too long.
I began this psalm series in August, before we knew the current prognosis. The psalm is all about the end of life and David asking God to remember him in his old age.
Let's look at the topics we've touched on so far:
Lots of truth to be found in this psalm.
Now, here are today's verses (v. 21-22):
You will restore me to even greater honorIt's helpful to remember verse 20, for some context:
and comfort me once again.
Then I will praise you with music on the harp,
because you are faithful to your promises, O God.
I will sing for you with a lyre, O Holy One of Israel.
"You have allowed me to suffer much hardship, but you will restore me to life again and lift me up from the depths of the earth."
Not only will he be restored to life again, he will be restored to greater honor and receive comfort once again.
When I read those verses in the context of end of life, they take on an even deeper meaning.
David then moves back to praise. There is so much praising in this psalm it almost hurts. Praise is not my default when trials come, when life seems to overwhelm.
I recently made myself a playlist of worship songs that I called, Absorb Truth. I just sit and listen and take it all in even when I struggle to believe.
You are faithful to Your promises.
This is David's reflection in his old age. God, just as He said, has been and will be faithful to His promises.
God recently answered a prayer of mine that I prayed 11 years ago. In doing so, He showed me His faithfulness to His promises. His answer brought me great comfort.
You are faithful to Your promises.
Thank You, Lord. Help me to trust in You.
Bless you, dear sister in Christ, for seeking to encourage and minister to others in the midst of your own trials! God is faithful to His promises!
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