Psalms 73:26
Psalms 73:26
My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
It is important to recognize that human beings are fallible. According to this psalm, When Asaph could not understand God's ways, he became bitter and unhappy. Once he has resolved his unhappiness, he declares that God is the most important aspect of his life. Despite his health failing, Asaph knew God would not fail him in any way. God is regarded as the source of his happiness when he views God as his "portion." Asaph came to understand that although the wicked seemed to prosper, the godly were unjustly persecuted; by the grace of God, he was on the straight path to eternal joy and bliss, whereas these evil men were on the slippery slope to eternal destruction. It was only a matter of time before these wicked men would be swept forever from the Lord's presence. Today, it appears as if the wicked prosper abundantly, while the prayers of the godly seem to rise only to steel skies and closed heavens. In spite of this, we have the assurance of our Lord that the sufferings of this life cannot be compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to us because we have a hope that is anchored in Christ and an inheritance that is awaiting us.
2 Chronicles 15:7
Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.
1 Samuel 17:4
And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.
Psalms 27:14
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
Proverbs 24:16
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.