Psalms 119:81-88

11. The reliability of God’s Word 119:81-88

The poet had almost given up as he waited for God to save him from his enemies, but he found God’s revelation to be a reliable source of strength (Psalms 119:81-82). Feeling similar to a wineskin shriveled up by the smoke of a fire, he asked God how much longer he would have to wait for salvation (Psalms 119:83-86). In spite of severe attacks by his enemies, he had remained true to God’s ways and requested safe keeping (Psalms 119:87-88; cf. Psalms 119:159).

"When the Father allows His children to go into the furnace of affliction, He keeps His eye on the clock and His hand on the thermostat." [Note: Ibid., p. 322.]