As human beings who serve our God every day and face various situations that weaken us, it’s not surprising that we sometimes feel downcast and distressed. That’s why, as children of God, we must be confident that He will help us.
Are you afflicted? God has never forgotten you. Rather, He sees you from heaven and opens the way for you to continue striving every day. God guards the coming and going of the righteous, because His mercy reaches out to the needy.
In Psalm 9, verse 18, the psalmist David tells us that the needy are not forgotten by God. In contrast, those who are enemies of the Lord will be punished, for they attack the righteous, those who hope in the divine justice of the Lord:
For the needy shall not always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
Psalm 9:18
The hope of the poor is clearly placed in the Lord’s hands. This is what the psalmist teaches us throughout this chapter. Many suffer from the attacks of the wicked, those who are enemies of God and who think or say, “God is not watching what we do.” But this is not the case, because God always comes to the defense of His children.
Have you ever felt afflicted? It is important that, even if you feel that God has forgotten you in the midst of trials, you do not lose heart, because He will come and help you. Remember what the psalmist says in this chapter: the hope of the poor is firm, and they will not be forgotten. God bless you.
Throughout Scripture, we see that God has always paid close attention to those who suffer injustice, oppression, and hardship. The Lord is not indifferent to the cries of the needy; rather, He listens attentively and responds at the right time. Even when circumstances seem overwhelming and answers appear delayed, God is still at work, strengthening the faith of His people and preparing deliverance according to His perfect will.
David himself experienced moments of deep anguish, persecution, and despair. He knew what it meant to feel pursued by enemies and misunderstood by others. Yet, in the midst of those dark moments, he learned to trust fully in the Lord. This is why his words carry such weight and comfort for us today. His testimony reminds us that suffering does not mean abandonment, and trials do not indicate that God has turned His face away.
The world may overlook the poor, the afflicted, and those who have no voice, but God never does. When human help fails, divine help remains certain. God’s justice may not always be immediate, but it is always sure. He sees every tear, every injustice, and every silent prayer lifted up in faith. His timing is perfect, and His promises never fail.
For those who trust in the Lord, hope becomes an anchor for the soul. This hope does not rest on material wealth, human influence, or temporary solutions, but on the unchanging character of God. The psalmist teaches us that even when everything seems lost, hope in God remains alive. It is this hope that sustains the righteous and gives them strength to persevere.
We are called, therefore, to remain steadfast in faith and patient in adversity. Instead of allowing discouragement to overwhelm us, we should lift our eyes to heaven and remember that God is faithful. He knows our needs before we speak them, and He works in ways that often go beyond our understanding.
Let us take comfort in knowing that the Lord is close to those who suffer and that He defends those who place their trust in Him. May this truth strengthen our hearts and renew our confidence each day. No matter how difficult the journey may seem, the hope of the poor will not perish, and the Lord will never forget His children.