In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 73 - God Is My Strength and Portion Forever
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Mar 11, 2026 A reading and reflection on Psalm 73 that contrasts the seeming prosperity of the wicked with lasting spiritual realities. The turning point in the sanctuary is explored as a moment of clarity. The talk highlights finding God as the enduring strength and portion that secures true happiness beyond life’s trials.
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Intimacy Reframes Bitterness Into Presence
- Intimacy with God changes our perspective from embittered irritation to confident companionship.
- Asaph moves from feeling brutish and ignorant to declaring continual presence, guided counsel, and a promise of glory.
God As Your Unshakeable Portion
- True peace comes from making God your ultimate desire rather than seeking earthly justice or prosperity.
- Dane Ortlund contrasts Asaph's bitter jealousy with his later realization that God alone is the unshakeable portion in life, death, and weakness.
Present Prosperity Hides Future Ruin
- The prosperity of the wicked can blind us to the bigger picture when we only watch the present moment.
- Ortlund explains Asaph's struggle watching wicked flourish daily until he saw their fleeting end in God's sanctuary.