Where is This God of Yours?

But each day the LORD pours His unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing His songs, praying to God who gives me life. "O God my rock," I cry, "Why have you forgotten me? Why must I wander around in grief, oppressed by my enemies?" Their taunts break my bones. They scoff, "Where is this God of yours?" Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise Him again—my Savior and my God! Psalm 42:8-11

Lonesome Tree - Israel

Feel that unfailing love surrounding you. This Psalm was apparently written by a person exiled in the far north of Palestine, who wanted to return to Jerusalem and the Temple there. He was feeling forgotten. Remember how Jesus felt forgotten and forsaken as He hung on the Cross. His journey to the Cross took Him from a time of continually encouraging communication with the Father…to a feeling of rejection on the Cross. His bones were not broken—but in the process of crucifixion the joints of His bones became loose and disjointed. Had He not been dead when the soldiers stuck a spear into His, they would have broken His bones.

Then the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the other who was crucified with Him. But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs. But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out. John 19:32-34 NKJV.

Have you ever felt like God has forgotten you? Has someone asked you…"Where is this God of yours?" And what was your answer? Are you discouraged or sad? Put your hope in God—praise Him. He is…or wants to be…your Savior and your God. Jesus died on the Cross as a sacrifice for the sins of mankind—but each person has to believe this concept for themselves—to establish a relationship with God.

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 NKJV

Feel His unfailing love surrounding you…and believe. When you choose to believe, you’ll find this God of yours in what may seem like an unusual place…your heart. If someone asks……"Where is this God of yours?" you’ll have an answer. Your heart.

Prayer ~ Lord God, I give You my heart…give me a new heart, and put a new spirit in me. Take out my stony, stubborn heart and give me a tender, responsive heart as you promised in Ezekiel 36:26. I praise You, Lord, for You are my God and my Savior.

Daily Bible Reading: March 16 – Deuteronomy 14-16

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