In the presence of God - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2026

When I thought how to understand this, it was too painful for me – until I went into the sanctuary of God.
Psalm 73:16–17

In the presence of God
Asaph, the poet of Psalm 73, struggled with a question: Why did wicked people live successfully and seemingly happily, while he himself struggled with many problems on the path of faith? He pondered intensely over it but found no answer.

This puzzle was only solved when Asaph went to God and considered the problem in His presence. There, he saw everything in the light of eternity. He realised that a person’s end determines everything. An unbeliever may have a good life on earth, but the judgment awaiting him will be terrible. A believer may have to endure much hardship now, but in the future he will be eternally happy with God.

In the sanctuary of God, Asaph also realised that he didn’t have to cope with his problems alone. He prayed to the LORD: “Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory” (Psalm 73:23–24). God upheld Asaph in his trials and led him through to the end with His wise counsel. How this divine care must have comforted Asaph!

What Asaph experienced is recorded in the Bible for our encouragement. When we are troubled in faith, it is best to go to God. With Him, we see everything from His perspective and realise that He never forsakes us.

Today’s reading: Joshua 22:11-34 · 1 Corinthians 15:20-34