Peter Howard
Psalm 73
Nevertheless I am continually with You;
You hold me by my right hand.
You will guide me with Your counsel,
And afterward receive me to glory.
Whom have I in heaven but You?
And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.
My flesh and my heart fail;
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:23-26
Asaph’s life was falling apart and discouragement was overwhelming him. The wicked were seemingly more prosperous than were the people of God. In the same way we often doubt the ability of God to provide for us and think we can gain more by seeking the ways of the world. However, the solution to Asaph’s and our problems cannot be found on this earth. It can only be found as we draw near to God who is always there waiting for us and wanting to provide everything we need both now and for eternity.