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Psalms 44:17–26
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Suffering

The following are different kinds of suffering mentioned in the Bible:

  1. Suffering that is the result of stupidity or foolishness. This is illustrated in Proverbs by the poor investors (Prov. 20:4).
  2. Suffering that God allows but Satan sends. Illustrated by troubles that follow the apostles in the book of acts.
  3. Suffering that God sends as punishment for disobedience. An example of this would be Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11)
  4. Suffering that God sends as discipline to believers. This could be illustrated by Moses not being allowed into the promised land.
  5. Suffering that God sends to edify and is not caused by disobedience. This kind of suffering is found in verses 17-19.

The suffering of Israel was not on account of her ignoring God. With respect to God’s Law, they had not strayed from the right path. As far as worship was concerned they had remained sincere and consistent. For no reason apparent to the psalmist, God had dealt harshly with His own people.  From time to time Christians may find themselves in similar circumstances. A proper understanding of the various kinds of suffering, and faith in God who does only what is right, help in such trying times.

Application

Am I willing to suffer for Christ’s sake? It will always be for my good and for His glory. I have not had much suffering or pain in this life. However, none of us know what we may face before we leave this life. I only pray that I will be able to praise the Lord not matter what comes my way.

Psalms 44:17-26 (English Standard Version)

All this has come upon us, though we have not forgotten you, and we have not been false to your covenant. Our heart has not turned back, nor have our steps departed from your way; yet you have broken us in the place of jackals and covered us with the shadow of death. If we had forgotten the name of our God or spread out our hands to a foreign god, would not God discover this? For he knows the secrets of the heart. Yet for your sake we are killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered. Awake! Why are you sleeping, O Lord? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever! Why do you hide your face? Why do you forget our affliction and oppression? For our soul is bowed down to the dust; our belly clings to the ground. Rise up; come to our help! Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love!

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