What is the meaning of Psalm 73:28? But as for me Psalm 73 has tracked Asaph’s struggle with envy as he watched the wicked prosper. This phrase marks his turning point. •It’s a personal pivot: “Others may run after wealth or ease, but I choose a different path” (see Joshua 24:15). •It signals ownership of faith, not a borrowed conviction. Each believer has to reach this “but as for me” moment (Psalm 119:112). •It also testifies to the reality that righteousness is often counter-cultural; we stand apart from the majority (Romans 12:2). it is good to draw near to God What Asaph now calls “good” contrasts with the fading pleasures he once coveted. •“Good” is not merely pleasant; it is morally and spiritually beneficial (Psalm 16:2; James 4:8). •To “draw near” involves worship, prayer, and obedient living—like Moses entering the cloud (Exodus 24:18) or Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet (Luke 10:39). •The goodness found here is lasting: “Blessed is the one You choose and bring near” (Psalm 65:4). Intimacy with God outranks every earthly gain. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge Having tasted nearness, Asaph secures it by trust. •“Refuge” pictures a fortified shelter (Psalm 46:1). Life’s storms drive us toward—not away from—the Almighty. •This is a deliberate choice: “I have made.” Faith is active; we step under His covering (Proverbs 18:10). •The title “Lord GOD” (Adonai Yahweh) stresses absolute sovereignty. The safest place is beneath the rule of the One who commands all crises (Psalm 91:2). that I may proclaim all Your works Refuge is never an end in itself. Protection propels proclamation. •Gratitude overflows into testimony: “I will tell of all Your marvelous works” (Psalm 9:1). •The content is “all” His works—creation, redemption, providence, personal deliverances (Psalm 40:10). •Witness is missional: “so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness” (1 Peter 2:9). Our stories invite others to find the same refuge (Matthew 5:16). summary Asaph’s confession answers the lure of worldly success with a threefold resolve: draw near to God, trust Him as refuge, and broadcast His deeds. The verse invites believers to make the same personal choice, enjoy the unmatched goodness of God’s presence, rest securely in His protection, and let every rescue turn into a reason to speak of His greatness. |
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