Hope in a Pandemic World: The Theme Song You Need

(Psalm 119:49-55) What's the theme song of your life? In a pandemic world, a theme of hope & praise may seem far off, but there's hope.

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Today's Scripture Sauce adds a big dash of hope. šŸŒ¤ļø Apply it upon your plate of anxietiesā€¦

Remember your word to your servant,
for you have given me hope.
My comfort in my suffering is this:
Your promise preserves my life.
The arrogant mock me unmercifully,
but I do not turn from your law.
I remember, Lord, your ancient laws,
and I find comfort in them.
Indignation grips me because of the wicked,
who have forsaken your law.
Your decrees are the theme of my song
wherever I lodge.
In the night, Lord, I remember your name,
that I may keep your law.

Psalm 119:49-55 (NIV)

Hope. Comfort. Ahhhā€¦what a refreshing aftertaste.

The writerā€™s hope, though, is not rooted in vague promises, self-security, or the influence of others. Instead, they have an intimacy with knowing and walking with God through lifeā€™s trials.

If I could offer a math formula for true hope, here it goesā€¦ (bear with me)

Knowing Godā€™s word + Living it with Him = Enduring comfort and hope

Our culture offers very different formulas:

  • Me + Comfort = All I Need
  • Me + My Ideologies = My Truth
  • Me + Lots and lots of Netflix = Denial & Self-Soothing (I'm guilty! šŸ˜…)

The Bible affirms life is hard, but it challenges us to savor Godā€™s words, to enjoy His commands, and to live them out in obedience.

Imagine never walking through trials with your spouse or close friendā€¦

  • Would you feel comfortable in their presence?
  • Would you know them well?

Let Godā€™s words be your ā€œtheme songā€ wherever you ā€œlodgeā€ (some translations say ā€œsojournā€). If thereā€™s ever a time where we felt we were wandering, itā€™s now.

Lean into His true hope and comfort by getting to know His character.


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