God, Where Are You?
King David penned many beautiful psalms that declare the glory, wonder and mercy of God. They talk of God’s love, provision and protection. To read many of them it seems obvious that he had special walk and relationship with God.
Then there is Psalms 22:1-2. “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.” (KJV)
King David had times when he felt abandoned by God. Even during those times he continued to praise Him. He seemed to know that it was a season that would pass, that he would again feel the presence of the Lord. His Presence was with David all the time. David just could not feel it.
If you feel abandoned by God, or feel that He is not listening, you are in good company. Even the mightiest men of God have felt that way at times. The important thing is to continue to praise Him, even when you don’t feel Him. Later in Psalms 22:22 David affirms “I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.” (KJV)
