Psalm 77:7-15 “Will the Lord reject us forever? Will he be favorable no more? Has his loving kindness vanished forever? Does his promise fail for generations? Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has he, in anger, withheld his compassion?” Selah. Then I thought, “I will appeal to this: the years of the right hand of the Most High.” I will remember the LORD’s deeds; for I will remember your wonders of old. I will also meditate on all your work, and consider your doings. Your way, God, is in the sanctuary. What god is great like God? You are the God who does wonders. You have made your strength known amongst the peoples. You have redeemed your people with your arm, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.”

In the midst of distress (as a result of our own disobedience or not), we may cry out: “Where is the Lord? Where is His compassion?” That’s when we need to remember what He has done in the past for His people, what He has done through Jesus for our salvation, and what He does currently for us in our daily lives. One great way to get recentered is by attending corporate worship. “Your way, God, is in the sanctuary.” The word translated “sanctuary” can mean either “in holiness” or “in the holy place.” One refers to a location, the other to a way of living. In taking it to mean a place, we recognize that corporate worship with its praying, praising, and preaching helps us focus properly on God and His ways!

For additional worship: Jesus Never Fails (Arthur Luther)