I wish I knew where I could find him! I wish I could go to the place where he lives!
In fact, I long to speak to the Mighty One. I want to argue my case with God.
My go-between is my friend as I pour out my tears to God.
He makes his appeal to God to help me as a person pleads for a friend.
“Even today my problems are more than I can handle. In spite of my groans, God’s hand is heavy on me.
I would state my case to him. I’d give him all my arguments.
Lord, we are living the way your laws command us to live. We are waiting for you to act. We want your honor and fame to be known.
You are a God who has been hiding yourself. You are the God of Israel. You save us.
Lord, our sins are a witness against us. But do something for the honor of your name. We have often turned away from you. We’ve sinned against you.
It is still true that some people will enjoy this rest. But those who had the good news announced to them earlier didn’t go in. That’s because they didn’t obey.