Book 2: Psalm 42-72 God’s presence going before us
Title: To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil.
I. Remembrance of past victory (1-8)
A. The work of God is remembered.
B. The power of God is remembered.
C. The work and power of God is requested. II. Reconning of present oppression (9-16)
A. God rejected us before our enemies.
B. God abandoned us to our enemies.
C. God betrayed us to our enemies.
D. Israel is a reproach to the nations.
E. Confusion and shame overwhelm God’s people.III. Report of covenant integrity (17-22)
A. Israel remains committed to God’s covenant.
B. Israel remains faithful to their God.
C. Israel pleads their innocence before God.
D. Israel trusts God’s will in their affliction.IV. Request for God’s merciful deliverance (23-26)
A. Israel makes an honest plea for God’s attention.
B. Israel makes an humble plea for God’s authority.
C. Israel makes an earnest plea for God’s mercy.Do you ever long for the “good old days?” In Psalm 44, the writer recalls a time when God worked great miracles on behalf of His people Israel. It was a time when He gave them great victories. Those memories stand in contrast to the present distress of Israel now. In the midst of their present distress, the psalmist defends the integrity of God’s people. They were not in rebellion or worshiping other gods. Rather, they humbly seek God’s mercy and deliverance. In times when we don’t understand why we face distress, let us simply seek Him.