Introduction: This psalm is found in the third book of psalms (73-89) which focuses on the psalm writers struggling with why a good God allows His people to suffer. These are written primarily by Levites (specifically those of the clans of Asaph and Korah) who served as servants/custodians and musicians in the temple. If many of these were written during the exile, the temple built by Solomon would lie in ruins, and these men would be out of a job. That helps explain why this collection bewails the demise of the God-given worship system.
This particular psalm, however, seems to have been written by the descendants of Korah BEFORE the destruction of the temple. There are similarities to Psalm 42-43 & 63. You will want to notice the different names of God, as well as the number of times the psalmist talks about blessings.
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By God's amazing grace alone, Phil was drawn to salvation in Jesus Christ as a college freshman. He began his pastoral ministry as an assistant pastor (working specifically with youth and music) in 1983 while in seminary. He became the senior pastor here at Calvary in December...
