In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 129 - They Have Afflicted Me from My Youth
Oct 30, 2025
Dane Ortlund reads Psalm 129, exploring themes of lifelong affliction and divine blessing. He shares personal reflections on growing up in anxiety and neglect, highlighting the universal struggle of suffering. The discussion emphasizes that while the psalm speaks to Israel’s challenges, its message resonates with all believers. Ortlund assures listeners that oppressors will ultimately fade like dead grass, reminding everyone of Christ’s transformative power in times of struggle.
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Growing Up Amid Affliction
- Dane Ortlund recalls people who have "grown up amid affliction and torment" and never knew peace.
- He connects these personal experiences to the psalmist's corporate suffering, showing scripture speaks to private pain too.
Corporate Lament Applies Personally
- The psalmist's corporate lament extends to individual believers across all ages and contexts.
- Those who afflict God's people will one day wither and be carried to eternal insignificance.
Trust Suffering's Future Transformation
- Trust the promise that persecutors will wither like dead grass and lose lasting significance.
- If you are in Christ, expect your current pains to be transformed into future marks of beauty and glory.