Psalm 68:7-16 “God, when you went out before your people, when you marched through the wilderness … Selah. The earth trembled. The sky also poured down rain at the presence of the God of Sinai— at the presence of God, the God of Israel. You, God, sent a plentiful rain. You confirmed your inheritance when it was weary. Your congregation lived therein. You, God, prepared your goodness for the poor. The Lord announced the word. The ones who proclaim it are a great company. “Kings of armies flee! They flee!” She who waits at home divides the plunder, while you sleep amongst the camp fires, the wings of a dove sheathed with silver, her feathers with shining gold. When the Almighty scattered kings in her, it snowed on Zalmon. The mountains of Bashan are majestic mountains. The mountains of Bashan are rugged. Why do you look in envy, you rugged mountains, at the mountain where God chooses to reign? Yes, the LORD will dwell there forever.

Here David remembers when God brought His people through the desert and protected and provided for them. He gave them His word at Sinai, and they proclaimed it before the nations. He continued to watch over them as they conquered the promised land, and He gave them a place to worship Him forever.

The way God moved among His people in the past to provide for them and to fulfill His promises should give us hope and encouragement. We can trust His Word and rely on His care both today and for the future!

For additional worship: Sing Songs – Psalm 68 (The Psalm Project)