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Maranatha Devotional
Pain Mixed with Joy
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
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Some commentators suggest that this psalm was connected to the events recorded in 1 Chronicles 21. David took a census of Israel that angered the Lord. David's pride in his achievements caused much pain in Israel. The Lord spoke through the prophet, Gad, his sentence for David's arrogance. "This is what the LORD says: 'Take your choice: three years of famine, three months of being swept away before your enemies, with their swords overtaking you, or three days of the sword of the LORD - days of plague in the land, with the angel of the LORD ravaging every part of Israel.'" David chose the last, and 70,000 men died. What a painful cost for David's sin against God!
Now with a repentant heart, David wrote this song of deliverance to be sung at the dedication of his palace. David was grateful for God's help, healing and restoration. He praised God that his anger lasted only a moment, but his favor will last a lifetime. In God's mercy, he spared David's life. God had turned David's wailing into dancing and clothed David with gladness.
O Lord God, my Deliverer, help me to be grateful for the pain mixed with joy.
Robin Copeland
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