Recently
I read Psalm 131, one of my favorite psalms. In the past, I viewed it as an
encouragement to understand that mystery is one of the hallmarks of God’s
character. It challenged me to let my mind be at rest, since I am unable to
understand all that God is doing in His universe.
But then
I saw another side of David’s calm spirit: I am unable to understand all that
God is doing in me, and it is impossible to try.
David
draws a comparison between a weaned child that no longer frets for what it once
demanded, and a soul that has learned the same lesson. It is a call to learn
humility, patient endurance, and contentment in all my circumstances—whatever
they are—though I do not understand God’s reasons. Divine logic is beyond the
grasp of my mind.
I ask,
“Why this affliction? Why this anguish?” The Father answers, “Hush, child. You
wouldn’t understand if I explained it to you. Just trust Me!”
So, I turn from contemplating David’s example to ask myself: Can I, in my circumstances, “hope in the Lord”? (v.3). Can I wait in faith and patience without fretting and without questioning God’s wisdom? Can I trust Him while He works in me His good, acceptable, and perfect will?
In a world of mystery, it’s a comfort
to know the God who knows all things. (RBC)
