My Soul Waits for the Redemption of the Lord

Psalm 130:1-5, NKJV

Everyone suffers trials and tribulations in this fallen world. Like the psalmist, believers have the right to pray and cry out of the depths of their sufferings to the Lord (v.1). He prayed with an urgency, asking the Lord to hear his voice, and let His ears be attentive to his supplications (v.2). In v.3 the psalmist humbly acknowledged the Lord’s power: “If You, Lord, should take note of iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?” He knew the answer; we all have sinned and come short of God’s glory.  

In spite of our shortcomings, the God of providence is gracious. He offers us forgiveness of our sins through faith in His Son Jesus Christ and everlasting life, or we may reject His offer and have everlasting damnation. When we fear the Lord, we respect and honor the true and living God, seeking His kingdom first and all His righteousness.

In v.5 the psalmist declared that he waits for the Lord, his soul waits, and in God’s word he does hope. The psalmist knew that in trouble he needed to wait on the Lord to deliver him from the hands of man and from the grip of Satan. His hopes in God’s word; it is truth. God is good to those who trust in and hope in His word. Jesus said, “The words that I speak to you are spirit and life” (John 6:63b). 

Today, will you declare in this season of advent, “I am waiting for the redemption of the Lord?” Clap your hands and give God glory!