Look Ahead | Psalm.142:1-7

Christian Life

David wrote this Psalm while hiding from soul in a cave, But he was full of distress. In his distress, he looked in four directions. First, David looked within (vv.1-3). He looked within and said, “Look, I am in trouble; I am complaining; I am overwhelmed.” Introspection sometimes can be good for you, but don’t spend too much time looking within, or you will get discouraged. Then David looked around, hoping to find help (v.4). Do you ever feel like that? Do you look around and say, “Nobody even cares—everyone is bearing his own burdens, and nobody wants to share mine”? Perhaps in the situation you should take time to bear other people’s burdens—then they might be interested in your concerns. After looking within and around and finding only discouragement, David looked up (v.5). And said, “God, you are going to hear my cry. You’re going to deliver me from my prosecutors; they are stronger than I am.” Finally, David looked ahead (v.7). After you have seen the glory of the blessing of the Lord, you can look ahead with confidence. *******^******* Perhaps you are in a cave of discouragement today. Your hope lies not within yourself or with your circumstances. Look to the Lord and obey His Word. Then look ahead with confidence, for God’s promises are sure and His Word is true.