I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of Yahweh in the land of the living.
Even the mightiest fall to fainting; Faith is the cordial that restores the soul. We must believe to see, not see to believe, and wait in hunger for foretastes of God's eternal goodness that shall soon be our feast and our song in that land where His goodness has banished all wickedness and sorrow.
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David does not simply declare God's mercy in hindsight; he fortifies himself against doubt by rehearsing what he knows God to be. The saints must wrestle with themselves, driving back the flesh's doubts, so they can pray with speed and cheer. This is how a man recovers from tempest and shouts triumph.
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Commenting on Psalm 27:1-14
The poet speaks not of a past faith but of the faith he now possesses in present danger. His believing half addresses his weaker, despondent half: be strong, let your heart give proof of strength, and wait cheerfully for the Lord.
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Commenting on Psalm 27:13-14