This psalm is concerned about the people of God are no longer experiencing victories.

The Psalmist is confused. Why isn’t God doing for them now what He had done for His people centuries ago? Why did this happen?

Because God’s people had rebelled against Him. They would not listen to His Word nor heed the message of the prophets. For 40 years Jeremiah had pleaded with the people of Israel to repent but they were so religious. The temple was filled with activity; more people were attending services, and more sacrifices were being offered. It was tremendously successful, but it was not genuine worship. God had to chasten them. But He also restored them.

When we rebel against God, He will forgive, but He must chasten us. When we fail to listen to God’s Word, the enemy tries to entice us with lies. Soon we find ourselves in sin and rebel against God, and then He must chasten us. But not forever. God restored His people, and He can restore us. Feed on the truth of God’s Word and stay in close fellowship with Him. Have victorious life.