God's Unchanging Character

When we look at Psalm 22, we see that king David is in distress and he call out unto the Lord.

Psalm 22:1-2 - "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, but I find no rest."

How often do we feel the same way as David. While in the midst of a trial we call out to God and we don't get the answer we want. It seems that God does not care or even powerless to help us. We can't understand why He isn't acting on our behalf when we know that he can. It can be down right frustrating and bring us to despair. We may even question His character, goodness, faithfulness and strength.

Yet, God's character does not depend on our circumstances, nor can we determine who God is by them. God is above our circumstances and in control of all things.

Psalm 22:3 - "Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the one Israel praises."

He is saying to God even though I don't see your deliverance, it does not change who you are. You are still the God of Israel and remain on your throne.

He goes on to remember God's faithfulness in the past and how the fathers of the past cried out and He answered them. When we face times of great difficulty, we need to remember God is on His throne and He is love and faithfulness towards us has not changed. He is still the all powerful God who has compassion and delivers those who are in trouble. Reflect on how many times in the past that He has helped us and others. Praise Him for what He has done and trust that He will do it once again.