Psalms 66–68 remind believers that God leads His children through every season—mountaintop joy, deep valleys, flood, fire, and sorrow—yet always brings them safely to His intended destination. Stephen Davey explains that Psalm 66 reflects the psalmist’s testimony of suffering, refinement, and ultimate deliverance: God tests His people as silver, carries them through crushing burdens, and then leads them “to a place of abundance.” This theme inspired the hymn God Leads Us Along, written by George Young after losing his home to arson—an example of trusting God even when life burns down around you. Psalm 67 widens the lens to God’s global plan, pointing to the future millennial kingdom when Christ reigns, Israel is restored, and nations around the world rejoice in His righteous rule. Psalm 68 then showcases the incomparable power and compassion of God—the One who scatters His enemies like melting wax yet cares tenderly for widows, the fatherless, and the needy. Davey notes that this psalm anticipates Christ’s future reign from Jerusalem, where all kingdoms will praise Him and acknowledge His majesty. Until that day, believers cling to the assurance of Psalm 68:19: “Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up,” trusting that the same God who guides history also guides His dear children along every step of their journey.
God Leads His Dear Children Along
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