In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 77 - In the Day of Trouble I Seek the Lord
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Mar 17, 2026 A meditative reading of Psalm 77 leads into reflections on lament, memory, and God's past comforts. The conversation presses remembering Scripture’s sweetness and gospel deliverance. It explores Israel’s astonishing passage through the sea and how God works in unexpected ways. The episode closes on God’s surprising, gracious provision.
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From Despairing Questions To Active Remembering
- The psalmist moves from despairing questions about God's favor to actively recalling God's past wonders.
- Psalm 77 transitions from 'Has God forgotten?' to 'I will remember your wonders of old,' modeling faith's pivot.
Vivid Images Of God's Mighty Acts
- The psalm recalls God's mighty acts like thunder, lightning, and leading through the sea.
- Ortlund cites vivid images: waters afraid, deep trembling, lightnings lighting the world, and leading by Moses and Aaron.
Trouble Reframed By Past Deliverances
- Present troubles gain perspective when held against God's past deliverances.
- Dane Ortlund points to Israel's crossing of the sea and the cross as examples where God's ways confound human expectation.