God Disciplines His Kids

Hardship can make God's fatherly care feel like His absence. Psalm 80 pictures Israel as God's ravaged vine, disciplined after turning to other gods, yet still pleading for His face to shine. The prayer rests on God's character as shepherd, king, rescuer, and faithful gardener, trusting that painful correction can produce righteousness and peace. Psalm 80's hope centres on the promised Son of Man, fulfilled in Jesus, who brings forgiveness and assures God's children that discipline will never end in abandonment. Bible Reference: Psalm 80 Preacher: KJ Tromp