“I will also praise you with the harp
for your faithfulness, O my God;
I will sing praises to you with the lyre,
O Holy One of Israel.”
– Psalm 71:22
Throughout long and difficult seasons, the psalmist was able to remain confident in God’s presence, goodness, and plan for personal restoration. Why? Because of God’s long history of faithfulness. The author of this psalm was a senior adult. Many troubles, trials, and tests had already come his (or her) way. Enemies had attacked and continued to circle about. However, the writer remained confident in God’s work, because God had always been faithful.
It’s very good for us to regularly think specifically about God’s faithfulness. As we study Scripture, let us think about His great faithfulness toward His people throughout history, from Genesis to Revelation. As we look back at our own lives, let us remember all the ways, large and small, that God was present, strengthening and rescuing us in times of trouble.
Let us give voice, in word or song, to the stories of God’s faithfulness toward us personally. Let us praise God regularly for Who He is and what He’s done. As we celebrate God’s past faithfulness, we build our confidence in His future faithfulness. This gives us the confidence to face any trial, test, or temptation with the knowledge that God is always with us and God is always for us. Sing praise!