Follow Desiring God on Facebook. I wonder, "Will I ever make it - arrive and drink in God's presence?" He is an active onlooker and recipient as we come together to worship him. 2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? 3 My tears have been my [meat/food] day and night [i.e., he can't eat because of so much weeping],while they [continually/all day long] say unto me, Where is thy God? He's not absent when his people come together to worship him. 1-3. Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ, Session 7. Scripture: Psalm 42. You can look around and see an indication of how many people are really even all that interested in being with God's people and worshipping the Lord. When shall I come and behold the face of God? I tend to think that this would have happened when Israel or Judah were exiled. Devotional Thoughts . BOOK TWO (Psalms 42–72) -Psalm 42 - For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah. Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul? Psalm 42 is the 42nd psalm of the Book of Psalms, often known in English by its incipit, As the hart panteth after the water brooks (in the King James Version).The Book of Psalms is the third section of the Hebrew Bible, and a book of the Christian Old Testament.In the Hebrew Bible, Psalm 42 opens the second of the five books (divisions) of Psalms. Psalm 42:11. Psalm 42[ a][ b] For the director of music. I'm thirsty for God-alive. In Moses' day, the Lord set apart the sons of Levi to serve in the Tabernacle. Then GOD promises to love me all day, sing songs all through the night! Psalm 42 (The Message Bible) Genesis 3:20 (Read all of Genesis 3) The Man, known as Adam, named his wife Eve because she was the mother of all the living. They need God. KJV Psalm 42:1 . Conference Message. 4 These are the things I go over and over, emptying out the pockets of my life.I was always at the head of the worshiping crowd, right out in front,Leading them all, eager to arrive and worship,Shouting praises, singing thanksgiving— celebrating, all of us, God’s feast! That he's kind of left town – that he's not all that concerned about what happens in his world nowadays. So, the chastening that these men are receiving – they perceive as God forgetting and ignoring them. All day long people knock at my door, pestering, "where is this God of yours?" Version. My longings overwhelm me for more of you! But something has changed. In the Hebrew Bible, Psalm 42 opens the second of the five books (divisions) of Psalms. Hobbies. How long will you lust after lies? 7 I hear the tumult of the raging seas. Wait for God. Book 2. So, even though these men feel like God is drowning them in a raging river fed by waterfalls – yet they also understand that God doesn’t abandon his true people ever. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; When shall I come and appear before God? 5 Why art thou [cast down/in despair/depressed], O my soul?and why art thou [disquieted/disturbed/upset] in me? They've even been granted the awesome privlege – under the Holy Spirit's guidance – to pen several chapters of Scripture. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. A Contemplation of the sons of Korah.As the deer pants for the … Psalm 42; Psalm 43 Read chapter in The Message Bible. Some of them turned out to be worthy warriors alongside King David. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} {{/items}} ← Language. And so, this verse is something of a refrain that is now repeated a second time in this psalm. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. 10 As with a [sword in/shattering of] my bones, mine enemies [reproach/taunt] me;while they say [daily/all day long] unto me, Where is thy God? And now they find themselves removed from the religious life that they formerly enjoyed. Verse 1. Some of these psalms probably come from a book that the sons of Korah used. When can I go and stand before him? Are we just as needy as ever? Psalm 42; Psalm 43 Read chapter in The Message Bible. He is concerned. Why are you in despair, my soul? The person in the Psalm is telling you that God can see you through anything if you trust in Him, obey Him, and pray to Him, and continually call Him your God and your Rock. 2 You rabble—how long do I put up with your scorn? flowing from your presence. He’s my God. Put your hope in … Psalm 42 Lyrics: There's a quiet place / That gives me peace when I'm alone with You / There's a hiding place / Your Spirit's always there when I'm confused / Only You can purify / All this world And now they find themselves removed from the religious life that they formerly enjoyed. Spiritual Depression in the Psalms. Remember, the message of Psalm 42 is: Don't let doubt nor trouble pull you too far away from God. BOOK TWO Psalms 42–72 Psalm 42 - For the Music Director. Scripture: Psalm 42. God breathed life into man (Genesis 2), not just air into his lungs, but life into his soul. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. Even when they're bad to the point that they look as if God has forgotten us. Our enemies – who now question the existence of our God – will know the awful truth – but too late to be of any help for them. Your email address will not be published. As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. A contemplative poem for instruction, by the prophetic singers of Korah’s clan. And that might seem to be an unjust accusation against God – and yet, if the context of this psalm is these men being led away into exile, then it was truly God who made that happen to Israel and/or Judah for their sins against him. 1-2 Clear my name, God; stick up for me against these loveless, immoral people. Be encouraged today and Happy Memorial Day! His soul, his very self, his deepest life, was insatiable for a sense of the divine presence. Korah was the grandson of Kohath. Having to escape from predators – which activity surely causes them to need even more of what they don't have – access to abundant water to quench their thirst – and really, to simply keep them alive. We as Christians too easily thirst for entertainment. Psalm 42:1 In many Hebrew manuscripts Psalms 42 and 43 constitute one psalm. They're thirsting for God. Conference Message. Read about the last week in the life of Jesus. But that's wrong. Now, this is the first mention we have in the psalms of the "sons of Korah." 1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. Get me out of here, away from these lying degenerates. As the hart brays so his soul prays. As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. The God who – although here in this psalm is giving his people over to punishment – yet, lives and exists and rewards those who diligently seek him. I wonder, “Will I ever make it— arrive and drink in God’s presence?” I’m on a diet of tears— tears for breakfast, tears for supper. Psalm 42 is the 42nd psalm of the Book of Psalms, often known in English by its incipit, As the hart panteth after the water brooks (in the King James Version). All of this is alleged to point to a time during the rebellion of Absalom when David was an `exile.' BOOK II (Psalms 42–72) Psalm 42 Longing for God and His Help in Distress - To the leader. Most importantly, psalm 22, its message from verse to verse is a prophetic psalm that signifies the sufferings of the Messiah. A David Psalm. Book 2. The sons of Korah were convinced that God would intervene and save them from their troubles. You name it – and you'll often find people thirsting for that. And they thirst for this and need it just as much as a thirsty worn-out deer thirsts for water. You can be assured that you will yet again praise him. And so, the sons of Korah go right back into lamenting their situation in verses 6 and 7 – and yet, they take this lament – this complaint – to the Lord. I wonder, "Will I ever make it - arrive and drink in God's presence?" Or for rest. So, that's who these men are – men who served the Lord and his people in the Tabernacle – and later the Temple. And so, just like we read in the new … Scripture: Psalms 63:8, John 6:44, Psalms 42:1-2, Isaiah 55:6. GETTING THE MESSAGE/Psalm 42:1-5. Psalm 42 (The Message Bible) Genesis 7:16 (Read all of Genesis 7) male and female of every creature came just as God had commanded Noah. Psalm 42:2. Psalm 42 is a psalm of lament, with emphasis on trust in God. For the choir director. A maskil[ c] of the Sons of Korah. And we'll see more evidence later in the psalm that suggests that these men may even have been in exile at this time. CHRIS SHELTON. Psalm 42:5 MSG - Why are you down in the dumps, dear - Bible Gateway. Scripture: Psalm 42. I'm thirsty for God-alive. He puts a smile on my face. 3 My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God? 5 Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul? Pastor Gary is back with another edition of the "Psalms for the Soul" series. He made man to glorify him in body and soul, enjoying the blessedness of God in both, in knowledge and righteousness. Are we smaller than we've been in the past? All day long people knock at my door, Pestering, And that's not just the case in our church. Genesis 3:21 (Read all of Genesis 3) God made leather clothing for Adam and his wife and dressed them. Why are you crying the blues? Psalm 42:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term; Psalm 42:4 See Septuagint and Syriac; the meaning of the Hebrew for this line is uncertain. Psalm 42 (excerpts) As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants after you, God. 1 I long to drink of you, O God, drinking deeply from the streams of pleasure. Who is talking to you? And his people need to hope in him – wait for him to act for us and for his own name. Genesis 9:21 (Read all of Genesis 9) He drank from its wine, got drunk and passed out, naked in his tent. 4. The college population that day was like 5 people, the senior citizen population was plentiful. He puts a smile on my face. And yet, when desire goes unfulfilled there can be great sorrow and distress. 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