All this has come upon us, though we have not forgotten you, and we have not been false to your covenant.
The psalmist rehearses God's faithfulness to the fathers, then lodges a sharp complaint: He no longer goes forth with us as He once did. The structure is plain: mercies remembered, present affliction lamented, covenant loyalty maintained despite suffering, and a final prayer that God not forget the dishonor done to His worship.
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Commenting on Psalm 44:1-26
True fidelity endures rough handling. Those who follow God for what they gain will abandon Him when persecution comes, but the sincere believer will not forget his God, come what may. Sufferings for righteousness' sake are terrible, yes, but exceedingly honourable, and the Lord's comforts sustain those counted worthy to suffer for Christ.
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We have not forgotten You or cast off worship of You, though we suffer what seems unbearable. We have not harbored hard thoughts against You or turned our hearts from Your way, even when covered with the shadow of death and broken among fierce men. Though You have slain us, we continue to trust.
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Commenting on Psalm 44:17-26