In our text from Psalm 13, we see:
1) Even someone as faithful as King David also struggled with doubts. He felt that God had forgotten him.
2) He felt that God was hiding His face from David. David felt that he only had his own soul with which to take counsel. He felt like God was allowing David’s enemies to be exalted over him.
3) David asked God to consider him and to enlighten his eyes.
4) He tells God that he had trusted in God’s lovingkindness and that he would rejoice in the salvation which God would provide. Notice that in looking-backward, David meditated on the lovingkindness (Loyalty) of God. In looking-forward, David anticipated good things coming from God.
5) Finally, notice in verse 6 that David’s thoughts then turn to worshipping God. When he was thankful for his past blessings and excited about his future blessings, David then worshipped God.
If faith comes by hearing the word of God, then faith is also sustained by hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17). When your mind is pained by doubt, go to the Great Physician and let Him strengthen you through His word. The Gospel is based on solid, historical facts (1 Cor. 15:3-5).
When we feel that God is distant, when we have doubts, we need to remind ourselves of the facts of the gospel.
Paul Holland
