Why art thou cast down, O my soul—Psalm 43:5
George Mueller wrote, “Is there ever any ground to be cast down? There are two reasons, but only two. If we are as yet unconverted, we have ground to be cast down; or if we have been converted and live in sin, then we are rightly cast down.” But except for these two things there is no ground to be cast down, for all else may be brought before God in prayer with supplication and thanksgiving. And regarding all our necessities, all our difficulties, all our trials, we may exercise faith in the power of God, and in the love of God.”
We might quibble about the conditions for which we have cause to be cast down, but there can be no argument about about the cure for it. The cure is Jesus! Whether it is a sinner coming to God with a repentant heart or a saint confessing his sin, Jesus is the only means by which we can be lifted up from our pit of depression and given “joy unspeakable and full of glory”(1 Pet. 1:8). His Word gives us promises that are “exceeding great and precious”(2 Pet.1:4). His love “passeth knowledge” (Eph. 3:19). And His power “is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think”(Eph.3:20).
Indeed,”Why art thou cast down, O my soul”? Flee to Jesus and find satisfaction that cannot be found anywhere else. He is the Bread that feeds our soul and the Living Water that quenches our thirst. He can lift you up above the depressing things of this world and give you peace “which passeth all understanding”(Phil. 4:7). Why would you refuse Him?
