A MAN OF FAITH SINGS THE BLUES.
The Psalms are helpful because lifting our spirits in renewed hope, they help us to express the anger, fear, and frustration that is so real to us during times of trouble.
One of these songwriters was a man named Asaph. He wrote the words of Psalm 73 as response to his disappointment and crisis of faith. Although he didn't disclose the details of his experience. He did tell us the story of his own thoughts and emotions -- and it is not a pretty sight.
WHY IS LIFE SO UNFAIR?:
In the 73rd Psalm, Asaph gets our attention with his honesty. He expresses to us a depth of disillusionment that for a while he had been afraid to admit. The time had come, however, for him to tell his story. He was ready to admit that he felt betrayed not only by life but by God.
"Why is this happening to me? I've tried to remain faithful to my God. I've tried to make good choices. Yet, I'm overwhelmed with trouble while less-principled people prosper. It just isn't fair!"
"WHY DOESN'T GOD ENFORCE HIS OWN RULES"?:
It could be also called "the law of fair returns." This principle basically said that t hose who do good are rewarded in proportion to their goodness, while moral rebels are punished according to their wrongs.
"This principle is the Old Testament counterpart to the New Testament "law of sowing and reaping." -- Galatians 6:7-8.
WHY DOES LIFE SOUND OUT OF TUNE?:
When Asaph wrote Psalm 73, he was suffering and struggling. His words and emotions have a pained, focused intensity -- pushing to the surface pointed questions that were hidden in the depths of his heart.
It's not hard to understand why Asaph was struggling. He believed in God and goodness and justice, but his life experience didn't match up with his convictions. In fact, it seemed that his faith had been turned upside-down. If Asaph was to keep his faith, he had to have answers.
The Psalms are helpful because lifting our spirits in renewed hope, they help us to express the anger, fear, and frustration that is so real to us during times of trouble.
One of these songwriters was a man named Asaph. He wrote the words of Psalm 73 as response to his disappointment and crisis of faith. Although he didn't disclose the details of his experience. He did tell us the story of his own thoughts and emotions -- and it is not a pretty sight.
WHY IS LIFE SO UNFAIR?:
In the 73rd Psalm, Asaph gets our attention with his honesty. He expresses to us a depth of disillusionment that for a while he had been afraid to admit. The time had come, however, for him to tell his story. He was ready to admit that he felt betrayed not only by life but by God.
"Why is this happening to me? I've tried to remain faithful to my God. I've tried to make good choices. Yet, I'm overwhelmed with trouble while less-principled people prosper. It just isn't fair!"
"WHY DOESN'T GOD ENFORCE HIS OWN RULES"?:
It could be also called "the law of fair returns." This principle basically said that t hose who do good are rewarded in proportion to their goodness, while moral rebels are punished according to their wrongs.
"This principle is the Old Testament counterpart to the New Testament "law of sowing and reaping." -- Galatians 6:7-8.
WHY DOES LIFE SOUND OUT OF TUNE?:
When Asaph wrote Psalm 73, he was suffering and struggling. His words and emotions have a pained, focused intensity -- pushing to the surface pointed questions that were hidden in the depths of his heart.
It's not hard to understand why Asaph was struggling. He believed in God and goodness and justice, but his life experience didn't match up with his convictions. In fact, it seemed that his faith had been turned upside-down. If Asaph was to keep his faith, he had to have answers.
A MAN OF FAITH SINGS THE BLUES.
The Psalms are helpful because lifting our spirits in renewed hope, they help us to express the anger, fear, and frustration that is so real to us during times of trouble.
One of these songwriters was a man named Asaph. He wrote the words of Psalm 73 as response to his disappointment and crisis of faith. Although he didn't disclose the details of his experience. He did tell us the story of his own thoughts and emotions -- and it is not a pretty sight.
WHY IS LIFE SO UNFAIR?:
In the 73rd Psalm, Asaph gets our attention with his honesty. He expresses to us a depth of disillusionment that for a while he had been afraid to admit. The time had come, however, for him to tell his story. He was ready to admit that he felt betrayed not only by life but by God.
"Why is this happening to me? I've tried to remain faithful to my God. I've tried to make good choices. Yet, I'm overwhelmed with trouble while less-principled people prosper. It just isn't fair!"
"WHY DOESN'T GOD ENFORCE HIS OWN RULES"?:
It could be also called "the law of fair returns." This principle basically said that t hose who do good are rewarded in proportion to their goodness, while moral rebels are punished according to their wrongs.
"This principle is the Old Testament counterpart to the New Testament "law of sowing and reaping." -- Galatians 6:7-8.
WHY DOES LIFE SOUND OUT OF TUNE?:
When Asaph wrote Psalm 73, he was suffering and struggling. His words and emotions have a pained, focused intensity -- pushing to the surface pointed questions that were hidden in the depths of his heart.
It's not hard to understand why Asaph was struggling. He believed in God and goodness and justice, but his life experience didn't match up with his convictions. In fact, it seemed that his faith had been turned upside-down. If Asaph was to keep his faith, he had to have answers.
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