Psalm 71

“Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds” (17). The psalmist counted on God to be his Rock of refuge year after year, from youth through old age, and all the troubles between. “Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me ... till I tell of your power to the next generation” (18). He felt attacked by those who questioned his commitment to God’s ways (9-13), but he knew that he was “a sign to many” of God’s faithfulness (7).

“As for me, I will always have hope ...” (14). Our hope in God is not just for a crisis moment, but in his long-term plans for our good (19-21).