77:11,12Memories of God’s miracles and faithfulness sustained israel through their difficulties. They knew that God was capable and trustworthy. When you meet new trials, review how good God has been to you, and this will strengthen your faith.
Life Application Study BiblePsalmsChapter 77
Psalm 77
New Living Translation · Life Application Study Bible · Original pages: 924, 925
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77Psalm 77
Author: Asaph
177 For Jeduthun, the choir director: A psalm of Asaph.IT cry out to God; yes, I shout.Oh, that God would listen to me!
2When I was in deep trouble,I searched for the LORD.All night long I prayed, with hands lifted toward heaven,but my soul was not comforted.
3I think of God, and I moan,overwhelmed with longing for his help.
4You don’t let me sleep.I am too distressed even to pray!
5I think of the good old days,long since ended,6 when my nights were filled with joyful songs.I search my soul and ponder the difference now.
7Has the LORD rejected me forever?Will he never again be kind to me?
8Is his unfailing love gone forever?Have his promises permanently failed?
9Has God forgotten to be gracious?Has he slammed the door on his compassion?
10And I said, “This is my fate;the Most High has turned his hand against me.”
11But then I recall all you have done, O LORD;I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago.
12They are constantly in my thoughts.I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works.
13O God, your ways are holy.Is there any god as mighty as you?
14You are the God of great wonders!You demonstrate your awesome power among the nations.
15By your strong arm, you redeemed your people,the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.
16When the Red Sea* saw you, O God,its waters looked and trembled!The sea quaked to its very depths.
17The clouds poured down rain;the thunder rumbled in the sky.Your arrows of lightning flashed.
18Your thunder roared from the whirlwind;the lightning lit up the world!The earth trembled and shook.
19Your road led through the sea,your pathway through the mighty waters—a pathway no one knew was there!
20You led your people along that road like a flock of sheep, with Moses and Aaron as their shepherds. Theme: Lessons from history. Asaph retells the history of the Jewish nation from the time of slavery in Egypt to David’s reign. It was told over and over to each generation so they would not forget God and make the same mistakes as their ancestors.
Author: Asaph
1 O my people, listen to my instructions.Open your ears to what I am saying,2 for I will speak to you ina parable.I will teach you hidden lessons from our past—3 stories we have heard and known,
Life Application Notes 2 notes
77:16-20These verses refer to the miraculous parting of the Red Sea. This great event is mentioned many times in the Old Testament (Exodus 14:21, 22; Joshua 24:6; Nehemiah 9:9; Psalm 74:13; 106:9; 136:13-15). The story of this incredible miracle was handed down from generation to generation, continually reminding the Israelites of God’s power, protection, and Jove.
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7 I 8 A psalm* of Asaph.
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