Singing in Times of Trouble: Psalm 59:16 and Worshipping in the Midst of Suffering

Jamie Pantastico writes for Mesa Bible Study

by Jamie Pantastico

On January 11, 2023

‘But I will sing of Your power; Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; For You have been my defense And refuge in the day of my trouble.’

Psalms 59:16

 

Psalm 59:16 is a verse in which the writer, David, is expressing his trust and faith in God’s protection and love, specifically during a time when he is facing trouble and enemies. More than likely this was written during a time when David was being pursued by his enemies, likely Saul’s army, who were seeking to kill him.

David declares his intention to sing of God’s strength and love as a way to remind himself and others of God’s power and faithfulness. He describes God as his fortress and refuge, emphasizing the safety and security he finds in God during difficult times. David wrote this Psalm as a song, likely to be sung with other people as a form of encouragement and hope. It also serves as a reminder of God’s protection and deliverance to all believers going the trials and tribulations.

Keep Singing – Keep Trusting

 

Psalm 59:16 expresses a sense of trust and faith in God’s protection and love, even in times of trouble. The writer declares their intention to sing of God’s strength and love and describes God as their fortress and refuge. The verse encourages us to keep singing and keep trusting even in hard times and find strength in God’s love.

In Ephesians 5:19, the apostle Paul instructs us to “speak to one another in Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in our hearts to the Lord.” So, sing a song or join in on a song that you know praises God.

 

‘speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 

Ephesians 5:19

 

 

 

 

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Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

 

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Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

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Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

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When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

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What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

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What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

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What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

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Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

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Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

 

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

  1. God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
  2. The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
  3. But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-42cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

Do You Believe?

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