Of Shadows and Sunshine (Psalm 13)

In this exposition of Psalm 13, one of David’s psalms of lament, Pastor Jesse Randolph walks his listeners through a Psalm that is best understood in terms of its three couplets. In the first couplet (vv. 1-2), David laments. In the second couplet (vv. 3-4) — which is the turning point of the Psalm — David prays. And in the third couplet (vv. 5-6), David praises. David’s griefs turn to remembrance and joy. His blues song turns into a praise song. His shadows turn into sunshine. Psalm 13 is a wonderful encouragement to believers of all generations—particular in seasons of difficulty, pain, and sadness—when God may feel more distant than He actually is.