When My Soul Faints, I Still Hope in Your Word (Psalm 119:81–88) | Charles Spurgeon

Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 119:81-88The provided excerpts from Charles Spurgeon's The Treasury of David analyze Psalm 119:81-88, a section marking a period of profound anguish, described as the midnight of the psalm. Despite enduring severe persecution from the ungodly, the Psalmist remains steadfast in his faith.His intense longing for divine deliverance causes his soul to faint and his strength to fail, yet he sustains his spirit through hope in God's promises. His eyes physically strain and grow dim from eagerly watching for heaven's comfort, demonstrating the heavy toll of deferred hope. He famously compares himself to a leather wineskin hung in the smoke, illustrating how sorrow, slander, and waiting have left him feeling blackened, shriveled, and seemingly useless. Nevertheless, even in this parched and exhausted state, he refuses to forget God's statutes.Questioning the duration of his ongoing trials, the Psalmist asks how many days he has left, pleading with God to execute justice upon his persecutors before his brief life is entirely consumed by sorrow. These arrogant enemies have craftily dug pitfalls to trap him, an act of cruel deception that stands in direct opposition to the loving laws of God. Acknowledging that his persecution is entirely wrongful, he affirms the absolute faithfulness of the divine commandments and issues a concise but profound cry for help. Though his adversaries have almost completely consumed his earthly existence, they have failed to destroy his spiritual resolve.The octave concludes with a wise prayer for quickening, or spiritual revival. Recognizing that renewed inner life is the best protection against affliction, the Psalmist appeals to God's lovingkindness so that he may continue to faithfully keep the testimony of the Lord.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730