Exodus: A Group StudySample

What is this passage saying?

David felt forgotten while waiting on the Lord. God’s unfailing love filled him with song.

What is this passage teaching?

David’s outlook depended on where he placed his focus. When he saw only his circumstances, he felt as if Yahweh was hiding, leaving him to work through his thoughts, emotions, and circumstances alone. But when David chose to focus on Yahweh’s love and faithfulness, he was filled with overflowing gratitude for all that Yahweh had done and was going to do. When David’s focus changed, so did his emotions. He had not been forgotten. God’s Word is reliable, and His love is steadfast.

How do I respond?

Often, we cannot help but see the darkness that surrounds us. Negative emotions can flood over you when it seems that there’s nothing good in any direction you look. When that happens, follow David’s example – stop looking around and choose to look up. You can either react to your circumstances or respond to God’s Word and His love. It’s more than having a positive attitude – it’s complete trust in the One who can best work on your behalf. What might the Lord be doing that you can’t see? How has God been good to you, even in the middle of trying circumstances? Be encouraged by God’s loyal love for you and his persistent providence over your life.