Episode 316: I Almost Gave Up

Episode 316 January 24, 2022 00:10:10
Episode 316: I Almost Gave Up
1010 Thrive
Episode 316: I Almost Gave Up

Jan 24 2022 | 00:10:10

/

Show Notes

Asaph is a worship leader and prophet in the time of David and Solomon, but in Psalm 73 he confesses that he almost lost his faith in God. Bitterness and envy over what seem to be an unfair situation lead him to a spiritual crisis. Though he sees God's faithfulness to Israel, Asaph struggles to understand why it seems that wicked people are so prosperous and healthy. 

 

The psalm ends with a confirmation of faith in the Lord. Compared to everything the world may offer, God is far better. Not only can believers trust in God's plan during earthly life, they also look forward to eternity in His presence. Those who reject Him, on the other hand, face destruction.

Other Episodes

Episode 753

October 11, 2023 00:10:00
Episode Cover

Episode 753: The Dangers of Pride

Throughout history, pride has been a precursor to downfall, as seen in the narratives of the Tower of Babel, the Peloponnesian War, and Nebuchadnezzar's...

Listen

Episode 621

April 10, 2023 00:10:04
Episode Cover

Episode 621: Jesus on Easter Sunday

There was uneasiness in the hours after Jesus’ body had been laid in the grave. The disciples were in shock and disbelief, struggling to...

Listen

Episode 1071

January 13, 2025 00:10:00
Episode Cover

Episode 1071: The First Day Made Holy

The Sabbath represents the culmination of creation, yet it also marks a profound beginning, symbolizing God’s sanctification of time itself. In Genesis, the seventh...

Listen