Ps. 123: Ascents for Mercy

Psalm 123:3 "Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy on us, for we have endured much contempt."

Who can give those who believe in God mercy? Anyone but God? Believers face so much contempt and mockery for their faith that it hurts. It causes believers to fall down on their knees and depend on God for sustenance and mercy and for deliverance. It's not easy. Why do they face such contempt? Probably because their beliefs are so radical and life-changing and different. Probably because they take a stand against detrimental and sinful behavior. They depend completely on God for mercy and love, because they sure aren't going to get it from the world.