Psalm 130:1-8 paints a disturbing, yet beautiful picture. It is disturbing because it captures the anguish of a man who feels cut off from God, possibly because of his sin. It beautiful because it reminds us that God's grace is greater than our sin. The psalmist reminds us to trust the Lord for forgiveness and redemption.
In Psalm 130:1-4, The Psalmist opens with a cry for help. The tone is set by his depiction of his plight. He is crying out of the depths. He is overwhelmed, and earnest in his pleas. He feels God isn't paying attention to him. He needs mercy. He feels the weight of his sin and how it threatens to separate him from God. Yet he knows God is merciful, and worthy of reverence.
After calling out to God, the Psalmist commits himself to trust the Lord. He is willing to wait upon the Lord. But this is no passive waiting. His waiting is rooted in a continued trust in God's Word. I imagine him pouring over the Word daily, claiming promises, and awaiting God's deliverance. He is vigilant like a watchman waiting for God to break over the horizon like the sun at dawn.
He is not content to wait alone. No, he calls others to follow him. Although God has not arrived, he still wants others to follow him. One may wonder: Why trust God? The Psalmist offers two reasons. The first is unfailing love. God's lover never fails. God loved humanity so much that he sent Christ to ransom them. The second reason is full redemption. God saves to the uttermost. Those who trust him will be saved from all their sins.
Where are you in your walk? Do you feel cut off from God? Why not commit to trust him? The Psalmist is calling you to follow him in committing to the Lord. Why not accept the forgiveness promised through Christ?
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