Psalm 74

How Long, O Lord?
Psalm 74 gives voice to a kind of lament that is both honest and holy. In this sermon, we are invited to grieve the destruction of what is sacred, to mourn the state of the church, and to plead for God’s intervention. The psalmist does not hold back sorrow or hard questions. He grieves the loss of the temple, the triumph of God’s enemies, and what feels like God’s silence. Yet even in anguish, he turns to the Lord with trust, remembering who God is, what He has done, and what He has promised. This message draws a straight line from the ancient ruin of Jerusalem to the present brokenness of Christ’s church, urging us to grieve with clarity, believe with confidence, and plead with hope. We are called to remember the covenant, to trust the God who led His people through the sea, and to ask boldly for Him to defend His name and rescue His people once again. This is not complaint without hope, but worship shaped by sorrow, love, and faith.