Psalm 89

How long, O Lord? Will you hide yourself for ever?
How long will your wrath burn like fire?

The psalmist perceives that God chose and then abandoned David.

I perceive we are each chosen to participate in God's creation and abundance.

I perceive we are each likely to suffer, as Jesus suffered.

Even if we have done no wrong we are likely to suffer, as Jesus suffered.

Moreover, I have often done wrong and have not been made to suffer.

God causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Rather than look for wrath, we ought look for love and give thanks.

Psalm 89