Julie
This is a very telling passage as it is the one where the Israelites start complaining and questioning why they left the comfort of Egypt where they had food for the wilderness where it is scarce. God hears their cries and provides, but tests them to see if they will have faith that he will provide. This is an area that I think everyone struggles with. We hold on to things and try to save things instead of using it all or letting it go and trusting that God will provide again. We do this with everything in our lives. It's hard to not try to prepare for hard times, but he shows that if we trust in him what we need will always be there when we need it, we just have to have faith and trust in Him.
Psalm 40 is thanking God for all he has done, but also asking for him with a difficult situation and allows others to see the goodness of God and rejoice.
Michelle
This does appear to be a passage of faith and trust. God's chosen people sure do seem to complain about everything and are never satisfied. I am wondering if their cries are just grumbling or prayer? It sounds like just grumbling, but later in the passage it says he hears their cries and comes to their aid. But they continue to test him and don't trust that he will keep his word. It does seem to be about maintaining the faith and trust and that no matter what goes on in life, we are to do these things. Every situation is something we are to learn or to grow stronger.
The psalm says in the beginning to share what the Lord has done for you. Do not hide , but speak of faithfulness and share with those around you.
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