Psalm 74:1-11
O God, why do you cast us off forever? (v. 1) Have you ever asked that question? Or (perhaps better) how often have you asked that question? Are you currently asking that question? As for me, I have certainly felt “cast off” occasionally, and sometimes for extended periods. Calling out to God and hearing silence in return is by no means a pleasant experience, but it seems that God allows us to go through such seasons, and this psalm gives voice to those feelings.
I am also reminded of Revelation 6:9-11, where John sees the souls of martyrs under the altar in heaven, and they cry out, “O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?” And the answer? A little longer…