Sons of Korah - Psalm 77

Psalm 77 is one of those remarkable psalms that begins in a place of felt alienation from God and moves to a place of triumphant praise. It is probably a cry representing the distress of the nation as a whole. It is a great example of a characteristic aspect of biblical spirituality that I address at length in my book Deeper Places (Baker Books, 2013). We see in this psalm, and others like it, that faith is cultivated in the tension between human reality and the divine promises.
In Psalm 77 the reality for the psalmist is that he feels that God has forsaken his people, probably because of external military oppression. The divine promises are implied in the historical precedents of the past. Here we see that faith neither downplays the seriousness of the prevailing situation nor does it lower expectations of what we can expect from God. Rather than seeking to resolve this tension between present reality and divine promise by dialing down either element of the tension, faith is actually dialing up both at the same time. It seems that what is happening here is that the Psalmist is seeking to provoke the faithfulness of God by strong appeals to the key covenant precedents. This is faith at work and it is profound and instructive.
The turning point of the psalm comes as the psalmist begins to reflect on the past acts of God. This is a classic case of the Hebrew idea of walking into the future facing backwards. Reflection on the acts of God in the past creates faith to face the future. The events being referred to here are of course those of the Exodus.

Sons of Korah is an Australian based band devoted to giving a fresh voice to the biblical psalms. The Psalms have been the primary source for the worship traditions of both Judaism and Christianity going right back to ancient times. With their unique acoustic, multi-ethnic sound Sons of Korah have given this biblical songbook a dynamic and emotive new musical expression. They endeavour to lead their listeners into an impacting encounter with this book that is often described as the 'heart' of the bible. From lamentation to songs of jubilant praise, from battle cry to benediction, from exclamation of awe and wonder to reflections of tranquillity and perfect wisdom, Sons of Korah provide a compelling portrait of the world and experience of the psalms.

[dardalyn]

CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF YOUR MUSIC AND THE PSALMS. HAVE YOUR CD IN MY TRUCK AND ALWAYS PLAYING ON MY COMPUTER

[colby]

Thank you Brothers and Sisters for your music and Thank you Jesus for using them to share your truth ❤️🙏. Maranatha!

[sophiasmith]

Sending love to Joshua, his family and Israel bless you and long live Israel lots of love Sophia from South Africa ❤

[Z_Z]

Love the Psalms and your tasteful faith music. God bless "Son of Korah'.

[Zaloomination]

This vid and the expressions on your faces is a picture of heaven. I am ecstatic to receive Fractures in the mail! Thank you so much for the incredible worshipful music!

[danielfiess-tomic]

Je suis "skotché" mon esprit s'envole, gloire, gloire, gloire à Dieu au plus haut des cieux. Merci beaucoup :D

[YT-ynst]

The most beautiful and most blessed band in all history!!! Praise the almighty king our God!!!

[lorenamares]

I'm such a fan and hadn't heard this song nor watched this video; love to you guys from El Paso, TX.

[hayleybrown]

Bless love and adore the Breath of the Most high in are one
John 17 Yes and Amen
Shalom Shammah Anieah Ahavah Atachah

[diamakarios]

Very moving rendition of this psalm. Thank you for sharing this on YouTube.

[lynnelawson]

Amazing! Your music to The Lord puts me to bed every night and wakes me up every morning! Thank you!

[A.Fatiha]

My voice is lifted up to God, and I cry; my voice rises to God, and he will listen to me. 3When I am in distress, I seek the Lord; at night, my hands reach out to him, tirelessly; I refuse any consolation. 4I remember God and I groan; I meditate, and my mind is downcast. - Pause.
5You hold my eyelids open; I am troubled, unable to speak. I think of distant days, of past years. 7I remember my songs during the night, I meditate in my heart, and my mind wonders: 8 "Will the Lord reject me forever? Will he not be more favorable? 9His goodness is definitely exhausted? Has his word disappeared for eternity? 10He did God forget to pardon? Has he, in his anger, withdrawn his compassion? "- Pause.
11I say to myself, "What makes my suffering is that the right hand of the Most High is no longer the same." 12I remember how Yahweh acts. Yes, I want to remember your past miracles. 13I think about all your activity, I want to ponder your deeds. God, your ways are holy. What god is great like God? 15You are the God who works miracles. You have made known your power among the peoples; 16 By your arm you have redeemed your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. - Pause.
17Water has seen you, O God, the water has seen you: it has trembled, the abysses have been shaken. 18The clouds poured out torrents of water, the thunder sounded in the sky, and your arrows flew on all sides. 19 Your thunder broke out in the whirlwind, and the lightning lit up the world; the earth was shaken, she trembled. 20You made your way in the sea, your path at the bottom of the water, and no one has recognized your footsteps. 21 You led your people as a flock through Moses and Aaron

[KyrieEleison_]

Praise be to God! He led me to you all today! ~Num 6:24-26~

[collocke]

Inspired! I'm readin the songs of Asaph right now and this is so well done, inspirational musicianship brethren. Praise GOD!

[llrre]

LOVE THIS!!! Sons of Korah catch the spirit of the Psalms better than anyone I've ever heard!!! Keep it up guys!!! Love ya!!😊

[b.goodfellow]

Absolutely mega brilliant music! You all have so much talent!

[Aaleah]

Praise God for your music, I'm so grateful to have found you guys.

[calebbasile]

What a fun song. God’s word really makes you guys shine as you’re playing this. You’re doing it right. The looks on your faces are the best.

[kathyayers]

I love your renditions of the Psalms !!!

[barbaraostromecka]

All I need now are the lyrics so i could sing along and glorify with you...please include the words with all your songs, blessings