Psalm 79
War often sets men praying. In the midst of the great conflict between good and evil, right and wrong, we should join Asaph.
- in shock that the heathen defile the holy things of God (v 1)
- in sorrow that many of God’s servants have been slain by the enemy (v 2-3)
- in shame that we have become a reproach to our neighbors (v 4)
- in desire that God would avenge Himself (v 5-7)
- in prayer that God would save us (v 8-9)
- in compassion for those who have been enslaved by the enemy (v 11)
- in thankfulness and praise to our Sovereign Lord (v 13)
Psalm 80
Three times we read this prayer:
- Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved. (v 3)
- Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved. (v 7)
- Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved. (v 19)
The vine (v 8-16)
- brought out of Egypt
- planted in Canaan
- deep-rooted and fruitful
- broken down and overrun
- burned and perishing
Is it any wonder that the psalmist prayed for revival? Do you?
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